[Ansteorra] 2 Cents ....

[L T]

I think we all need to stop a minute and think...

The accesibility issue is not a courtesty issue it is a planning issue. Even
when we as the SCA don't "plan by the seat of our pants"...how many of us are able to
take all things into account...or find sites that can without great expense...

We've already got so many things that HAVE to be covered....it's a herculean task to steward an
event and keep your sanity...

Sure you want special ammenities...but Ansteorra as a whole has gripped everytime
the general site fees raise...if you want more you have to pay more...

Are people really willing as a whole to pay more for better sites?

And BTW we do not fall under ADA or EEO or alot of other governmental regulation...because 
we are a private organization that does not take money from the Government...


Lorraine DeerSlayer


--- Robert and Tara Brinsfield <trbrins at fullnet.net> wrote:

> Dearest Baron Bors,
> 
> Thank you so much for reminding our Kingdom populace of what can be done to
> accomodate ALL paticipants. I am of the opinion that it is a most valid
> point.
(snipped for brevity) 
> Anyway, that is just my opinion. I figured that since everyone else was
> sharing one, I might as well toss my two cents in too.
> 
> YIS,
> Lady Margeurite le Chanvrierre
> 
> > One overlooked fact no one has mentioned is that here in 21st century USA,
> > there is a law- ADA (Americans with Disability Act) that regulates and
> controls > >  everything from our architecture -- accessibility ramps, sidewalks, how
> > wide the doors are -- to the parking of a car-disability parking reserved
> space.> > In our wonderful game that we play, we go back to what ever time period
> is > > appropriate for our persona and try to recreated that time period to the
> best > > of our ability-BUT-we still are subject to modern laws. No rape, pillage
> or > > plundering allowed.  If we are not careful, and I am not certain about the
> > legal ramifications here (Alexis-help) we might get our corporate tails in
> hot > > water if we don't consider the limitations of the disabled at our events.
> > My personal thoughts is that the SCA is open to ALL and ALL have the right
> > to enjoy ALL aspects of our wonderful organization.  It pains me to have
> > someone write that they have to consider what events they can go to based
> upon
> > accessibility to the site.  I believe this is legally and morally  wrong.
> > Granted-not all sites are the nicest or the most convenient and not  all
> events have
> > disabled people in attendance but I think with all of our  resources a way
> > can be found to accommodate everyone.  If a person is  disabled, I feel
> that
> > person should contact the event steward and arrange  accommodations in
> advance
> > and the event steward might appoint a coordinator to  provide
> accommodations for > > that person be it parking, luggage transportation,  porta lounge or feast
> > sitting.  The disabled person would then know that  the event will be
> friendly > > for them and enjoy it.  They must also realize  that if they take
> advantage of > > the accommodations they might not be able to camp  or feast with the 20
> members > > of their household- I just can't think of a way for  both to happen unless
> > the household modifies their plan to incorporate their  disabled member.
> Plans > > can bechanged to accomodate ALL.  I still remember  an event wher the
> squires > > went and carried a porta potty almost 175 yards to a  different location
> > because the Queen casually commented on the long distance it  was to the
> closest one > > from her tent- the resources are there, we just need to  use them.
> > We have a great Kingdom
> > We have a great Crown
> > We have a great populace
> > We welcome ALL to enjoy it.
> >
> > Baron Bors of Lothian
> > Baron Lock Soillier
> > Squire to Sir Rurik
> > Sad that he can't play as much as he used to.
> 
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