was at a meeting sunday

took a moment to speak up for those with disabilities

y'see - the organization does volunteer stuff for -

their emails and content management of their web site -

wanted to pat themselves on the back on how inclusive they are

 

pointed out that just getting into the building was off-putting for those with mobility issues

- they might be "welcome, but could you enter 'round back. we put a lift there

- if the lift is working because most the time it isn't

and when/if the lift works, just pound on the door.

it isn't automatic so someone eventually will notice you"

 

"why not design it so those with mobility issues can come in

on their own

thru the front door, like everyone else?"

"if you are blind, there are no guides here to assist.

if you are deaf, the sound system is haphazzard at best"

 

after the meeting somebody thanked for mentioning these issues

 

yesterday, received an email

from the organization CEO

that while they appreciate all does for them

what said was inappropriate

 

took some time to mull a response

 

in short - today replied

"glad could be inappropriate. somebody had to"

 

by the way - they claim to do wonderful work with the disabled

 

really?