Grandma Builds Access Ramps with Legos in Hanau Germany
Got Bricks? Raising awareness one colorful ramp at a time.
HANAU, Germany (Reuters) Faced with rows of inaccessible shops and cafes, wheelchair user Rita Ebel has devised a low-tech high-fun solution - ramps made of Lego.
"For me it is just about trying to sensitize the world a little bit to barrier-free travel," Ebel said in the German town of Hanau. She has been using a wheelchair since she was involved in a car accident 25 years ago.
Subtitled German video:
https://www.reuters.com/video/?videoId=OVC1AB61Z&jwsource=cl (switch on audio for full German context)
Want to explore where UMBC's accessible routes, ramps, and bridges are?
Plan your outing with the accessible route map:
UMBC's accessible map is updated annually within the Visitor's Guide Maps site. Individuals with disabilities and groups who would like to be better allies may contact our office to schedule an accessible route tour, which can be customized to an individual's routine path of travel. Contact us via 410-455-5745 or slazar@umbc.edu
We also recommend that Accessibility Concerns be reported to our office via our online form:
https://accessibility.umbc.edu/report-campus-accessibility-concern/. Facilities Management handles repairs which can be reported by anyone via Work Control 410-455-2550. The number is also posted on decals throughout campus. We appreciate all who connect with these offices to support accessibility.
Facilities Management has shared that the RAC Renewal Renovation project is scheduled to begin as soon as the 2019 fall semester ends on 12/20/2019. This post is excerpted from their "projects" website, which has illustrations and a map of the shifted accessible routes.
The eighteen-month project will start in the center fieldhouse portion of the building and end in the three-court gym portion of the building in July 2021.
During construction, the front lobby continues as the main building entry and the elevator will remain accessible.
Multi-phased construction sequencing will allow for continued use of a pool and scheduled recreation programs.
Phase 1 construction will close selected area of the RAC between 12/20/2019 and 3/22/2020.
As you review the Phase 1 closure plans below, note the following items:
- Spaces closed for phase 1 construction include the track, varsity weight room, and the fieldhouse courts.
- During this phase, there will be no interior connection to the pool. Instead the pool lobby doors on the Sondheim side of the building will serve as the pool access point.
- For an accessible routes to and from the aquatics complex and pool please reference the attached December 13, 2019 pdf.The lower level exterior doors on the tennis court side will be for construction access only except for emergency egress and a designated service delivery.
A photo of the head of the True Grit dog statue illustrates this post. The link to full website, and a downloadable map pdf of the modified accessible routes for the RAC area are available below on the myUMBC page.
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East Side Campus Access, Parking and Routes
Accessible Paths from the Commons Garage, Transit and More
Accessible routes and parking in the Commons Garage area have been available since the Interdisciplinary Life Science Building (ILSB) opened this Fall after three years of construction. The attached document highlights how the accessible routes have expanded and shifted since the construction fencing came down this past summer. If your event, classes, work, or other interests bring you to the East Side of Campus, take a look at the downloadable document to become familiar with updated options.
Want to know more general information about accessible parking? Parking Services has
Accessible Parking and
Medical Permit Parking options. If more information is needed, their website is linked below. Not driving? The Transit stops are shown as red bus icons, with a blue outline for additional MTA options.
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Summer 2019 Construction and Accessibility
Making progress and way-finding over the summer
Facilities Management has the following Summer 2019 construction update:
Over the summer numerous construction projects will be taking place on campus, which may impact pedestrian pathways, building access points, roadways and some parking areas. As always, follow directional signage at the construction sites to navigate around these minor disruptions safely and effectively. For additional information please see the current construction activity map for information pertaining to the construction on campus and the summer 2019 accessible routes map for the location of temporary accessible routes where applicable.
Maintaining accessibility is part of the design and construction process. We work in partnership with Accessibility and Disability Services which supports faculty, staff, students and visitors with disabilities. If you have a concern about accessibility, or want to inquire about a disability-based accommodation, please do so through their website, https://accessibility.umbc.edu/
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