The Traveling Wheelchair

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Entries for April, 2008

Lakeville Public Library

4 Precinct Street
Lakeville, Massachusetts  02347
Phone: 508-947-9028     

http://www.lakevillelibrary.org/

The old Lakeville Library, which is now ‘Somethin’s Brewin Book and Café’ (see that review) was not all accessible so I decided to visit the new Lakeville Library which opened in 2005.  The new Library is a beautiful one story building with very nice landscaping all around it. There are […]

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Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home

2599 Cranberry Highway
Wareham, MA
Phone: 508-295-0060

http://www.ccgfuneralhome.com/facilities_wareham.html
 

Sadly, I went to Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home today to express my deepest sympathy to my friends Kellie and Deraman because Derman’s beloved mom passed away. I thought I would write an accessibility review because not all Funeral Homes I’ve been to have been wheelchair accessible. The Chapman Cole […]

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Middleborough Public Library

Middleborough Public Library
102 North Main Street
Middleborough, MA  02346
Phone: 508-946-2470

http://www.midlib.org/
 

I decided to visit some local libraries and write wheelchair accessibility reviews. I first went to the Middleboro Library which I have been to many times but not to look at accessibility issues. First thing I noticed was that the handicapped parking spaces were right up front and convenient to […]

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EZ Access Suitcase Ramp

1704 B St. NW
Suite 110
Auburn, Washington 98001
Phone: 1.800-451-1903
EZ-ACCESS Suitcase Ramp:
http://www.homecareproducts.com/ramps/AS_suitcase.html
EZ-ACCESS Threshold Ramp:
http://www.homecareproducts.com/ramps/threshold.html

I have three EZ Access portable suitcase ramps; a four foot, a six foot and a ten foot ramp; these ramps have really helped me to overcome some accessibility obstacles. I keep my six foot ramp in my garage storage area in case I ever need […]

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‘Accessibility - a bigger issue than it might appear’ by Cindy Dow

Middleboro Gazette
148 West Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Phone: (508) 947-1760
Email:
editor@gazettenewsonline.com
Web Site:
www.middleborogazette.com
I give FIVE STARS ‘PLUS’ to The Middleboro Gazette and to Cindy Dow, Associate Editor for publishing and writing this wonderful, thoughtful and insightful column, ‘Accessibility - a bigger issue than it might appear’ on April 17, 2008. I THANK the editor of the […]

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Showcase Cinema - Randolf - Lux level

73 Mazzeo Drive
Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 963-0769

http://www.nationalamusements.com/dine/luxlevels.asp?page=1

Last night I had the wonderful opportunity of watching the movie, Baby Mama while dining at the new Lux level at Randolf Cinemas. The Randolf Cinema has automatic doors at the entry and exit. Our seats were in the Lux level which had pull out tables on the sides. There […]

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Nicole’s Reviews

 
Nicole’s Reviews

http://thetravelingwheelchair.com/

I would like to thank my new friend, Nicole for taking the time to write wheelchair accessibility reviews of the places she visits on Cape Cod. Nicole gets FIVE STARS for helping ‘to make the world more sensitive, respectful and accessible to all. Nicole’s reviews will be posted on the main page under the category of ‘Nicole’s Reviews’. […]

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Procuts in Middleborough

[ratings: 5/5]
438 W Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02349
Phone: 508-923-4700

If you need a quick haircut and don’t have an appointment, I highly recommend Procuts in Middleborough. Procuts is very wheelchair friendly and the stylists are all very kind and good at styling or cutting hair.

The entry door is not automatic yet plenty wide enough to fit my […]

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Dartmouth Mall

200 Dartmouth Mall
Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Phone: 508-999-4535

http://www.shopdartmouthmall.com/

I love exploring various different malls and the Dartmouth Mall is no exception. Even though Dartmouth Mall is one of the oldest malls in my area, it still has many stores I like. There are automatic doors located at every mall entrance which are plenty wide enough for my chair.

I find […]

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Reedy’s Archery

31 Center Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
Phone: 508-947-4653

http://www.reedysarchery.com/
 

Reedy’s Archery, located right in downtown Middleboro is a place you’ll want to visit if you like hunting and archery. I’ve been going there for many years to practice archery. There are a few handicap parking spots right in front of Reedy’s and a crosswalk that has wheelchair access to the […]

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