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Hi. These questions probably really belong in the camping section for Jeremy & Lyra, but since we're so close to the event, I want them to have a better shot at being seen & answered by someone- hence the separate thread.
Given that there's now camping, & we're going to be more spread out at beautiful Mt. Pisgah.:
1) Is anyone in charge of helping alter-abled folks get situated, like at OFC, & many other fests?
2) Will there be any designated closer-in (hopefully shady) camping area for folks that are in wheelchairs, using walking aids, or just have physical reasons they can't walk as far as well as most folks?
It would be so helpful to be able to use our campsites to rest up during the fest at various times, but it's not so easy for folks w/ physical challenges to go longer distances back & forth.
3) Just how close will we be able to get our vehicles to various camping areas for set-up pre-general gate opening on Fri. & for teardown after the fest?
4) Where exactly do we go to fill up on potable water?
Personally, I'm not in a wheelchair, but had surgery last winter, have an alter-abled sign on the truck, & still healing, have some limitations. I'm a local & can zip home when I need to, but I hope to take full advantage of my camping pass. Tho' I expect to see plenty of people I know at FW, I don't think I can count on much definite help at the time I can go set up, & besides, I like to be as independent as possible. Keeping it relatively simple, have a small wheeled carrier thingy to strap some stuff on... but still, a tent, thick pad, small cooler, chair, etc...
So it would really be VERY helpful if I knew more about exactly far I'll be hauling stuff, etc., if there will be anyone who can help, etc.
I'm sure that also goes for other people w/ physical challenges, & tenfold for folks in wheelchairs.
No doubt people w/ babies & little kids would like to know about distances/access, too.
Any info would be GREATLY appreciated! So happy & excited about being back out at the fest, & that we're at Mt. Pisgah now!!
Given that there's now camping, & we're going to be more spread out at beautiful Mt. Pisgah.:
1) Is anyone in charge of helping alter-abled folks get situated, like at OFC, & many other fests?
2) Will there be any designated closer-in (hopefully shady) camping area for folks that are in wheelchairs, using walking aids, or just have physical reasons they can't walk as far as well as most folks?
It would be so helpful to be able to use our campsites to rest up during the fest at various times, but it's not so easy for folks w/ physical challenges to go longer distances back & forth.
3) Just how close will we be able to get our vehicles to various camping areas for set-up pre-general gate opening on Fri. & for teardown after the fest?
4) Where exactly do we go to fill up on potable water?
Personally, I'm not in a wheelchair, but had surgery last winter, have an alter-abled sign on the truck, & still healing, have some limitations. I'm a local & can zip home when I need to, but I hope to take full advantage of my camping pass. Tho' I expect to see plenty of people I know at FW, I don't think I can count on much definite help at the time I can go set up, & besides, I like to be as independent as possible. Keeping it relatively simple, have a small wheeled carrier thingy to strap some stuff on... but still, a tent, thick pad, small cooler, chair, etc...
So it would really be VERY helpful if I knew more about exactly far I'll be hauling stuff, etc., if there will be anyone who can help, etc.
I'm sure that also goes for other people w/ physical challenges, & tenfold for folks in wheelchairs.
No doubt people w/ babies & little kids would like to know about distances/access, too.
Any info would be GREATLY appreciated! So happy & excited about being back out at the fest, & that we're at Mt. Pisgah now!!
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Re: Alter-Abled & Semi-Alter-Abled Camping Access & Help
Wed, July 29, 2009 - 11:42 AMLots of questions... I'll strive to have some answers for you by this evening. :) -
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Re: Alter-Abled & Semi-Alter-Abled Camping Access & Help
Wed, July 29, 2009 - 3:54 PMThanks Jeremy! -
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Re: Alter-Abled & Semi-Alter-Abled Camping Access & Help
Thu, July 30, 2009 - 2:57 PMAbout to check FB, to see if any of my questions about this have been answered there,
I understand that you guys are REALLY busy right now. But knowing more about what to expect is imperative to those of us who simply can't just go w/ the flow around planning for stuff where we face extra challenges. We HAVE to be able to plan as well as possible, to be more independent, & keep from hurting ourselves.
I've looked all over the FW website for some info on alter-abled needs, & there is zero. So please, anything you can tell us here would be great- even better to post it as part of the camping info on the FW website. That would go a long way toward helping alter-abled people to feel welcome, & would also cut down on people showing up less prepped, & therefore in need of more help. -
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Re: Alter-Abled & Semi-Alter-Abled Camping Access & Help
Tue, August 4, 2009 - 8:39 PMSorry about all the last minuteness and confusion.
We did ultimately get at least an alter-abled camping area set up. Next year we promise we'll have it together in plenty of time for you to make plans. It'll be one of our top priorities.
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Re: Alter-Abled & Semi-Alter-Abled Camping Access & Help
Tue, August 4, 2009 - 11:25 PMThank you! And I meant it when I said I'd help w/ getting info out, & the prep. I may not need it next year- had surgery in Jan, & am healing. But I want to help create good solutions.
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