Laurence,
The last time I studied anatomy I discovered the head was an important physical organ of the body. Therefore to meet your access needs you will need a physically different transport environment. You are disabled by a society that doesn't fulfil your access needs.
Keith
On Wed, 20 Nov 2002 23:55:01 +1100
Laurence Bathurst <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I have mobility and access problems despite having no physical disability. I
> cannot use public transport but can drive - as long as it is within a 20-30
> kiometre radius and even then, each trip is normally negotiated with
> trepidation. I cannot drive on freeways and I avoid bridges. I will never
> travel overseas. I need to sit near the aisle in cinemas or theatre and
> sometimes avoid them altogether. I don't imagine ever being able to argue
> access issues for myself because after all, its all in my head.
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> Best regards
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> Laurence Bathurst
> School of Occupation and Leisure Sciences
> Faculty of Health Sciences
> University of Sydney
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