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COMMUNITY CURBCUTS
AN ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT Developed by People with Aphasia and
Their Families, Friends and Staff for People with Physical and/or
Communication Difficulties
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS“Community Curbcuts” is a project developed by the Aphasia Support
Group at The College of St. Rose with the main goal of identifying places,
resources and products in the community that are accessible for
people with physical or communication difficulties that result
from a stroke or other neurological impairment.
COMMUNITY CURBCUTSCOMMUNITY BARRIERS
Members of the Aphasia Support Group track their successful and unsuccessful communication and physical experiences as they go about their daily routines in the
community.
During weekly group meetings,
members report on encounters with places, resources or products
that have
either facilitated their success in the community or presented a
significant barrier to their participation in the community.
COMMUNITY CURBCUTSCOMMUNITY BARRIERS
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WHAT IS APHASIA?………………..……….6
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS…………………..6
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PLACES………………………….7
EXERCISE…………………………………8-9
RESTAURANTS……………..…………10-15
SHOPPING…………………………………15-17
SPORTS…………………………………….18-19
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INDEX RESOURCES……………….20
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY…….20-21
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT..…………..22
TECHNIQUES…………………..23-27
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RESOURCES (con’t)
TRAVEL…………………………..28-30
ENTERTAINMENT…………………30-32
PRODUCTS……………………… 32-35
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES..36-39
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INDEX COMMUNITY BARRIERS………….40
COMMUNICATION BARRIERS………………….41-42
PHYSICAL BARRIERS..………………………………42-47
RESTAURANTS…………………..43-47
SHOPPING………………………………………..47-49
ENTERTAINMENT………………………49-50
PRODUCTS……………………………...51
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SAMPLES OF PICTURE SUPPORTS……………..51-56
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WHAT IS APHASIA?Aphasia is an acquired communication
disorder that impairs a person's ability to process language, but does not affect intelligence.
Aphasia impairs the ability to speak and understand others, and most people with aphasia experience difficulty reading and writing.
-The National Aphasia Association
www.aphasia.org
ACCESSIBLE
PLACES, RESOURCES AND PRODUCTS FOR
PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL
OR COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
IN THE CAPITAL REGION OF NYS
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PLACES
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: PlacesEXERCISE
Gold’s Gym
– Staff was observed to be very accommodating and supportive of an individual with communication difficulties
480 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY
(518) 370-1500
YMCA
• East Greenbush, Guilderland and Clifton Park
East Greenbush location has asked Sr. Char to speak to staff about how to support individuals with aphasia
20 Community Way,
East Greenbush, NY
(518) 477-2570
www.cdymca.org/branches
Center for Disability Services
– The center has an accessible swimming pool for individuals with disabilities and staff that can assist people in the pool
314 S Manning Blvd,
Albany NY 12208
Vita Train for Life
• Allie Capo-Burdick, fitness trainer, was helpful in communicating information to group members about health and fitness through the use of Aphasia-friendly materials that include:– Prepared questions– Simple words– Picture supports– Individualized plans*see attached*
While her training studio is located in Vernon, CT, Allie is happy to answer
health and fitness questions and provide information in a manner that is
aphasia-friendly.
(860) 478-6006www.vitatrain4life.com
ADAPTIVE ARCHITECTURE
• http://www.adaparch.com/location.html
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: PlacesRESTAURANTS
Dunkin’ Donuts
Employee took the time to listen and understand the order
Route 7 to Schenectady
1-800-859-5339
Breugger’s Bagels
• Physically accessible
55 Congress Street
Troy, NY
(518) 274-4469
OLD CHICAGO
Upon request, staff will modify
food to any consistency to
meet dietary needs.
111 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY 12205
518 435 8007
The Cheesecake Factory
• Colonie Center
• Accessible, but difficult
(518) 453-2500
Lakeview Restaurant
• Physically Accessible
6 Winners Circle
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-7152
McGreevy’s Restaurant
• They do have a ramp, but patrons have to make a request for direct access into the restaurant
Waterford, NY
BFS Restaurant
Large restrooms
1736 Western Ave
(518) 452-6342
Albany, NY
El Mariachi Restaurant
• Physically accessible
Albany, NY
144 Washington Ave
(518) 465-2568
Latham 76 Diner
• Physically Accessible
722 New Loudon Rd.,
Latham NY 12110
(518) 785-3793
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: PlacesSHOPPING
RADIO SHACK
A Salesperson was helpful and
responsive when a member
used her alphabet sheet to spell
the word “tape recorder”
(518) 456-3652
Family Shoe Store
• Accessible
• Staff is very helpful
and accommodating
Marra’s Pharmacy
• Staff is very helpful and accommodating
• Reasonable prices
217 Remsen St., Cohoes NY 12047(518) 237-2110
Delmar Bootery
– Specializes in special
occasion shoes
– Size shoes around braces
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany NY 12203
(518) 438-1717
www.delmarbootery.com
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: PlacesSPORTS
Joe Bruno Stadium • Tri-City ValleyCats: Minor league baseball
• Good accessibility
• Helpful staff
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
www.tcvalleycats.com
Pittsburgh Pirates Stadium
• Very accommodating when
you call ahead
115 Federal Street,
Pittsburgh, PA
1-800-289-2827
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS
RESOURCES
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: Resources
Assistive Technology
Northeast Association of the Blind
Provides free assistive computer equipment
such as enlarged keyboards for computers for
anyone with visual impairment.
301 Washington Ave,
Albany NY 12206
518-463-1211
REGIONAL TRAID CENTERSTechnology Related Assistance For Individuals with Disabilities
Provides a comprehensive system of access to assistive technology by
persons with disabilities. Services are available to persons with disabilities of all ages, their families, service providers, employers, educators, employers, and others who are interested in disability issues or assistive technology. Services include an assistive technology and equipment loan center.
Capital Region TRAID Center:Tammy Whitt (Director)Southern Adirondack ILC (SAIL)
71 Glenwood Avenue Queensbury , NY 12804 518-792-3537 Voice 518-792-0505 TTY 518-792-0979 Fax [email protected]
For a list of all TRAID centers in New York State:http://www.nstraid.com/Region.html
MILLVIEW COMPUTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM• Robert Dawson, a Brain Injury survivor, developed a computer exchange program to help people obtain free computer parts.
• He also collects donated computer parts to be distributed to people in need.
To donate or request computer parts
call Robert during business hours at
518-235-3744
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: Resources
Adaptive Equipmentfor Recreation
FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
A non-profit organization that
allows individuals with disabilities
the opportunity to go on fishing trips
Provides individuals with disabilities adaptive fishing equipment
Belvedere of Albany sponsors a local chapter
of FHNB518 694-9400
Contact Chris Albee for information
www.fhnbinc.org
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS: Resources
Adaptive Techniques for Independence
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
• Allows someone to tie their own shoe with one hand
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
STEP 1: One side of the lace
is laced through the shoe and
the other is pulled down the
middle and knotted.
This side of the lace will be
tucked into the shoe.
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
STEP 2:
Begin by pulling
the larger lace to
tighten the shoe lace.
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
Step 3:
Tuck the larger lace
under the first loop
of the shoe.
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
Step 4:Pull the lace to make a large loop.
Step 5: Take the
end of the lace and
tie it around the loop.
Then take the end
and pull it through
the loop.
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
Step 6: Pull the
lace to tighten
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
STEP 7: Take the
end of the lace and
tuck it into the knot.
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
ONE-HANDED SHOE TIE TECHNIQUE
STEP 8: Pull the end
through to make a
bow and then tighten.
COMMUNITY CURBCUTSTRAVEL
Wheelchair Getaways of New Mexico
• Accessible Van Rentals
Albuquerque, NM
1-800-408-2626
www.wheelchairgetaways.com
Mobility Works– Has minivans that are wheelchair accessible
to rent for travel– Minivan can fit 2 wheelchairs and 4-5 mobile
passengers
www.accessiblevans.com
(518) 346-9059
MASS Turnpike Rest Stops
• Many rest stops look to be recently renovated, • Has wide doorways, • Easily accessible, • Spacious bathrooms,• Assistance button low
on gas pump
Blandford Rest Area
JOHN DILLON PARKThe park provides individuals
with an accessible opportunity
to enjoy a restful camping
adventure in the beautiful,
natural landscape of the
Adirondacks (photo from John Dillon Park website)
2150 Tupper Rd, Long Lake NY
www.johndillonpark.org
COMMUNITY CURBCUTSENTERTAINMENT
Tang Museum Skidmore College Very physically accessible,
from the parking lot, to
elevators to the
restrooms
Plenty of room to
view the exhibits
815 North Broadway
Saratoga, NY
(518) 580-8080
www.tang.skidmore.edu
THE CLARK MUSEUM • Good parking,
• elevator,
• accessible restrooms
• Wonderful art
225 South Street Williamstown, MA
413.458.2303 www.clarkart.edu
Free admission Nov1-May 31
$12.50/adult
TANGLEWOOD
• Wheelchair accessible
• Staff very helpful and accommodating
• Limited accessible parking which makes it difficult to get to the entrance
1-800-833-8193 Lenox, MA
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS
PRODUCTS
ONE-HANDED MIXING BOWL AND STAND
• Allows for one-handed
mixing and pouring
KRUPS CAN OPENER
Allows for one-handed can opening
ADAPTED CUTTING BOARDS
• Allows for one-handed cutting
• Spikes and adjustable walls hold food steady for cutting
• Suction cups keep the cutting board from sliding
ROCKER KNIFE
• A rocker knife allows for one-handed cutting
Premier Assistive: Scan & Read ProSoftware
• Allows all written documents to be scanned into a computer so that they can be read aloud
• A group member stated that this is good for bills, mail, books, newspaper articles
13102 Blaisdell Dr., DeWitt MI 48820 (517) 668-8188
www.readingmadeeasy.com
COG-LINKE-mail program designed by a Speech-Language Pathologist and aComputer Programmer
Intended for people with communication or cognitive difficulties
$10.00 per month
Useful for keeping in touch with family & friends
To arrange for a personal demo contact [email protected]
in the same email
www.coglink.com
COMMUNITY CURBCUTS
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Use of Picture Supports
A group member
successfully
used visual supports
(communication book)
while grocery shopping
Use of a Letter Board
A group member noted that she has become more comfortable using her letter board due to practice.
She also stated that to be successful, you “need to be willing to be helped.”
Use of Communication Book
• An individualized communication
book helps one member better
than a higher-tech device
Use of Key Wording
• Some members write key words to communicate longer messages
Use of Pictures to Support Words and Concepts• All group materials are presented with pictures
to facilitate BOTH expressive and receptive communication
• Following Recipes for Cooking (see attached)
Use of Pictures to Support Words and Concepts
Asking a Fitness Trainer
Health and Fitness
Questions
(see attached)
SYMBOL WORLD
• www.symbolworld.org• A live website where people can read
news, movie reviews, recipes & more
in pictures
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COMMUNITY BARRIERSPlaces, resources or products that
have created barriers to life participation for people with aphasia
are cataloged as Community Barriers.
INACCESSIBLE
PLACES, RESOURCES AND PRODUCTS FOR
PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL
OR COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES
IN THE CAPITAL REGION OF NYS
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COMMUNITY BARRIERS
During the Fall 2007 semester, the Aphasia Support Group had a
number of guest lecturers speak about various topics.
The following slide describes what is NOT helpful when presenters
share information with people with aphasia.
GUEST LECTURERSPresentations are not helpful if:
• The presenters talk too fast
• The presenters give too much information at once
• The presenters don’t use visuals to support the information
PHYSICALBARRIERS
COMMUNITY BARRIERS
COMMUNITY BARRIERS:RESTAURANTS
The Ripe Tomato
• Wheelchair accessible to
get into the restaurant
• Bathrooms are
inaccessible due
to narrow hallways
(518) 581-1530
Smith’s Pizza Tavern
• Not wheelchair accessible
LOMBARDO’S
Inaccessible men’s bathroom
121 Madison Ave, Albany(518) 462-9180
The Purple PubInaccessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Have to come through the kitchen to get into the restaurant
2 Cohoes Road Watervliet, NY(518) 273-9646
The Golden Fox
No accessible restrooms due to a step and no handicap stalls
Troy, NY(518) 272-4369
SHEA’S RESTAURANT
Claims to be physically
accessible, however,
there are two steps
to enter
Albany, NY
(518) 489-4231
The Western Diner
The restroom is inaccessible unless the use of a cane is a feasible option
Albany,NY
J.J. Rafferty’s
The restroom is
inaccessible
Latham, NY
COMMUNITY BARRIERS:SHOPPING
Wheelchair accessible
to enter
Once you are in,
it is difficult to get around
579 Troy-Schenectady Rd
(518) 783-0701
Dick’s Sporting Goods (Latham)
K-MART (Latham)
Wheelchair accessible to enter
Difficult to maneuver because of narrow, cluttered aisles
(518) 783-6101
– Narrow walkways within the store
– Boxes on the floor restricting movement
1816 Central Ave., Albany NY(518) 456-4556
KOHL’S (Central Ave)
COMMUNITY BARRIERSENTERTAINMENT
ST. SACRAMENT
Staff was not
Accommodating
Staff were annoyed to
have to let a male into
the women’s bathroomLake George Steamboat CompanySteel Pier, Lake George, NY
(518) 668-5777
COMMUNITY BARRIERS
PRODUCTS
3 Hole Dish
• Not really sure of the benefits or function
