On a recent trip to the Ottawa international Airport I had to use the facilities. Now they have spent quite a bit renovating the terminal and it looks exceptional a very good job. When I entered the washroom it was simply amazing the first thing that hit me was how vast it was there was certainly no problem maneuvering with the wheelchair in that washroom. Everything was made of stainless steel and it gleamed.
As I sat there and yes MS does not allow me to stand so I must sit I was admiring the facilities and as I turned to my right I noticed a button an emergency button which I thought was simply ingenious. Unbelievable I thought someone actually had the foresight to install such a device then my mind wandered to a situation where I would need to utilize the device. Certainly not something I would use if I ran out of toilet paper rather something that would be of great need if I fell. Looking at that red button with the small string attached I realized that if I fell there is no way in hell I could reach the button and call for help. While the intentions were certainly well-meaning it serves as another example of best intentions yet not very useful when you need them most.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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