Dear all,
Many thanks for all your comments on this - I've passed them on and will try
and keep you posted on any other feedback.
Thanks
Clare
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Subject: Re: Access to Theatre stages
> depends on your definition of reasonable gradient?
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> Would a temporary ramp not be more appropriate as it could be used more
> discretely if erected in advance; would be dependant on a reasonable
> gradient
> being able to be achieved.
>
> The wait in a platform lift with associated noise, no matter how quiet,
when
> person is alighting the stage could be embarassing?
> Dorothy
>
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> M.Edwards (15/04/2005 11:56):
> >Dear all
> >
> >This situation has also arisen for degree ceremonies at the University of
> >Wales, Bangor and it was also a problem to be addressed at the last
> >university which I worked for. My conclusion is that the solution lies in
a
> >portable short rise lift which is reasonably quiet and operates at an
> >acceptable speed. My thoughts are that a ramp would be inappropriate not
> >least because of the considerable space take up to install one to an
> >acceptable gradient. I am currently trying to source suitable lifts and I
> >would welcome advice from anyone who has been down this road.
> >
> >Best wishes
> >
> >Mark Edwards
> >
> >University of Wales, Bangor
> >
> >> clare wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any specific experience relating to access to the
stages
> >> of theatres for wheelchair users/others unable to use stairs? This
> >> question ahs come about due to a recent youth award ceremony at which
> >> winners who were wheelchair users had to be presented with their awards
> >> in front of the stage rather than on the stage as their peers. I
assume
> >> that the same issues would apply for pantomimes and any other
> >> performances with audience participation? Any comments would be
> >> gratefully received.
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >> Clare Armstrong
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