Comments for Accessing Arizona http://www.accessingarizona.com An eMagazine about wheelchair-accessible events, sports & locations in Arizona Tue, 08 May 2012 04:49:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Scottsdale WaterFront by admin http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-holidays/phoenix-wheelchair/scottsdale-waterfront/comment-page-1/#comment-1754 admin Tue, 08 May 2012 04:49:49 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=37#comment-1754 Cobblestones seem to be on all four corners of this rock. I also dislike those $#@!! nubbies they now place on curb cuts. I guess visually-impaired need'em but they cause me all kinds of pains. Cobblestones seem to be on all four corners of this rock. I also dislike those $#@!! nubbies they now place on curb cuts. I guess visually-impaired need’em but they cause me all kinds of pains.

]]> Comment on Scottsdale WaterFront by Karen Haugstad http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-holidays/phoenix-wheelchair/scottsdale-waterfront/comment-page-1/#comment-1753 Karen Haugstad Tue, 08 May 2012 04:19:05 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=37#comment-1753 I was in Scottsdale during the month of February. I love the city but the lovely cobblestone crosswalks and some sidewalks are a real PAIN in the back when in a power chair. I cannot imagine how children in strollers must be totally uncomfortable and can't speak up for themselves. Due to the bumppy crosswalks you must cross scottsdale outside of the actual crosswalk which proved to be dangerous. Headed north on Scottsdale road from Rhomas the sidewalk just ends with no curb cut. Then I had to double back, cross the street for a few blocks and the same thing happens. I spent more time doubling back then going forward. i was very disappointed, so I was happy to read this post. I even used my powerchair to get myself to the ER and had to travel on bumps to get there. I was in Scottsdale during the month of February. I love the city but the lovely cobblestone crosswalks and some sidewalks are a real PAIN in the back when in a power chair. I cannot imagine how children in strollers must be totally uncomfortable and can’t speak up for themselves. Due to the bumppy crosswalks you must cross scottsdale outside of the actual crosswalk which proved to be dangerous. Headed north on Scottsdale road from Rhomas the sidewalk just ends with no curb cut. Then I had to double back, cross the street for a few blocks and the same thing happens. I spent more time doubling back then going forward. i was very disappointed, so I was happy to read this post.
I even used my powerchair to get myself to the ER and had to travel on bumps to get there.

]]> Comment on Kartchner Caverns by Tina Hedges http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-adventure/park-state/kartchner-caverns/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Tina Hedges Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:16:25 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=3#comment-1723 We just toured both caves on 4/1/12. They were AMAZING! I was able to walk the paths, but I do have arthritis in my back. Having the handrails there, helped a lot! We just toured both caves on 4/1/12. They were AMAZING! I was able to walk the paths, but I do have arthritis in my back. Having the handrails there, helped a lot!

]]> Comment on Goldwater Lake by admin http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-adventure/picnic-area/goldwater-lake/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 admin Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:55:14 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=49#comment-1705 Lee, i just noticed your post. Prescott is awesome starting about now. Try Lynx Lake. Great trail. Actually some narrow ledges to traverse. Lee, i just noticed your post. Prescott is awesome starting about now. Try Lynx Lake. Great trail. Actually some narrow ledges to traverse.

]]> Comment on Off Roading in Arizona – Adaptive Style by admin http://www.accessingarizona.com/sports-for-the-disabled/recreation/off-roading-in-arizona-adaptive-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 admin Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:29:46 +0000 http://accessingarizona.com/?p=551#comment-1704 Yes, baring bad weather you should be fine in 2WD. Is the walker 2 or 4WD? ;-) Id say it depends mostly on your balance. There is sand at the shoreline but plenty of gravel paths. Yes, baring bad weather you should be fine in 2WD. Is the walker 2 or 4WD? ;-) Id say it depends mostly on your balance. There is sand at the shoreline but plenty of gravel paths.

]]> Comment on Off Roading in Arizona – Adaptive Style by Brian Johnson http://www.accessingarizona.com/sports-for-the-disabled/recreation/off-roading-in-arizona-adaptive-style/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Brian Johnson Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:18:14 +0000 http://accessingarizona.com/?p=551#comment-1701 I have a 2 wheel drive Titan, will it make it? also, I walk with a wheeled walker, can I get around up there with this? Thanks....I really hope to be able to explore. Thanks,Brian Johnson I have a 2 wheel drive Titan, will it make it? also, I walk with a wheeled walker, can I get around up there with this? Thanks….I really hope to be able to explore. Thanks,Brian Johnson

]]> Comment on Goldwater Lake by Lee Goldstein http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-adventure/picnic-area/goldwater-lake/comment-page-1/#comment-1590 Lee Goldstein Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:52:28 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=49#comment-1590 Any more info on wheelchair accessible trails? We just moved to Prescott, and I want to see everything that is accessible. Lee Any more info on wheelchair accessible trails? We just moved to Prescott, and I want to see everything that is accessible.

Lee

]]> Comment on Kartchner Caverns by Fran Gibson http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-adventure/park-state/kartchner-caverns/comment-page-1/#comment-1303 Fran Gibson Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:20:45 +0000 http://accesingarizona1.com/?p=3#comment-1303 Just ran across this website and thought I'd tell you about my experience at the caverns. My family and I were very lucky to be some of the very first visitors inside. I am a para and was using a quickie at the time. No problems were encountered because of the wheelchair and the staff were all most helpful and friendly. I know that another "room" has been opened since we were there and I can't wait to go back again!! Just ran across this website and thought I’d tell you about my experience at the caverns. My family and I were very lucky to be some of the very first visitors inside. I am a para and was using a quickie at the time. No problems were encountered because of the wheelchair and the staff were all most helpful and friendly. I know that another “room” has been opened since we were there and I can’t wait to go back again!!

]]> Comment on Two Arizona Athletes Headed To The 2011 International Paralympic World Championships by Damion Bennett http://www.accessingarizona.com/sports-for-the-disabled/track-field/arizona-athletes-headed-2011-international-paralympic-world-championships/comment-page-1/#comment-1220 Damion Bennett Fri, 06 May 2011 17:21:13 +0000 http://www.accessingarizona.com/?p=776#comment-1220 Hi, I am a parapalegic and just relocated to the Mesa area here in Arizona. I am very much interested in getting back into the wheelchair racing. I dont' currently own my own racing wheelchair and many of the events I have done have been loaned to me. I am looking for information on how I can obtain a racing chair and participate in events for charity here in Arizona as well as accross the states. I am 39 years old and phycically fit and do push 5-10 miles a day and work out. If there is anyone that can help me with my goals please let me know. Thank you Damion Hi,

I am a parapalegic and just relocated to the Mesa area here in Arizona. I am very much interested in getting back into the wheelchair racing. I dont’ currently own my own racing wheelchair and many of the events I have done have been loaned to me. I am looking for information on how I can obtain a racing chair and participate in events for charity here in Arizona as well as accross the states. I am 39 years old and phycically fit and do push 5-10 miles a day and work out. If there is anyone that can help me with my goals please let me know.

Thank you

Damion

]]> Comment on Roper Lake State Park by admin http://www.accessingarizona.com/wheelchair-adventure/park-state/roper-lake-state-park/comment-page-1/#comment-1174 admin Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:33:21 +0000 http://www.accessingarizona.com/?p=886#comment-1174 I have made it to the dunes but it's on my list. We liked Safford. I want to explore up towards Clifton as well. Good looking camping up there. I have made it to the dunes but it’s on my list. We liked Safford. I want to explore up towards Clifton as well. Good looking camping up there.

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