Meet Helen:
Yesterday was invasively cold. Ice covered sidewalks and streets didn't deter this dedicated post secondary student from making it to campus. And with a little help from Jackson Square Mall power outlets she was able to re-charge her power chair on her way home. That's when we started chatting…
"My battery in this cold loses 40% of it's charge life, I packed my charger today to charge up on my way home"
On her way to school she had to flag down the bus to stop on a dry patch where the accessibly ramp to bus could be extended and embarked safely. When piles of snow/ice collect on HSR curbs and landings it prevents direct access.
"The bus driver was unable to kneel the bus due to the cold"
(*HSR buses have hydraulics to lower the bus for closer access to curbs and landings.)
She also got stuck on an ice patch on the sidewalk; luckily she was able to gain traction out of the situation. Helen made it to her destination on time.
*Helen has agreed to be an interviewee in the Scooterville Documentary. This segment will delve into the realities personal mobility vehicle owners face in the winter months.*
BD, 2014
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