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>In an emergency evacuation these are folded down so that those who are >weak or have mobility problems can sit on the slide, put one arm on the >handrail for balance and walk their feet on the steps to slow their >descent. For those who are injured and need help, helpers can get him to >lie on the slide while they hold onto him to slow down his descent. In thinking further about this even marginally disabled or weak persons can help the more disabled ones. The helper needs only to sit downslide and brace or support the more disabled person to slow down both of them. This means that in an emergency the majority can help each other without having to wait for ablebodied help. ----------End of Message---------- Archives for the Accessibuilt discussion list are located at www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/accessibuilt.html You can JOIN or Leave the list from this web page as well