Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
I don't see "no wheels" as an arbitrary policy. The exclusion is primary for safety concerns which are not limited to the safety of the rider, and it's very...
Doug Nering 2014-05-05 08:55:49 #75828

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
I agree everything you stated and am not advocating change, but you can not deny someone access because of their handicap (the primary intent ADA act). While...
pikewrench 2014-05-05 05:37:41 #75827

Re: Royal Arch and South Bass conditions
Quick update, as I just got out ...Road: pretty dry, but some good-sized ruts. I think a regular car would be very dicey. A Subaru could probably do it,...
johngeyles 2014-05-05 01:01:39 #75826

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Rick,I can't find any aspect of ADA that states that federal lands no matter how remote have to be wheelchair accessible. In several parts of the act it...
scott.marley 2014-05-04 21:12:45 #75825

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Exception to the rule? I would say not, being a federal site that the laws regarding handicap access apply to any federal site or land no matter...
pikewrench 2014-05-04 16:10:14 #75824

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Since wheeled vehicles have long been banned below the rim, I'm wondering:Do these folks know that, and have they managed to get an exception to the rules?And...
driftersmith 2014-05-04 15:30:51 #75823

Re: Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Great story.
rarecoinbuyer 2014-05-04 09:16:48 #75822

Wheelchair bound "hiker"
Most on this list are blessed with the ability to enjoy the canyon on their own terms. Some people need a little...
Robert Washburn 2014-05-03 16:50:19 #75821

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