Perry went first and I observed that she had a hard time turning around in the bathroom stall as well as reaching for objects.
Perry stated that rolling on carpet was very difficult as well.
When I was in the wheel chair I could easily grab a magazine from the lower shelves but any higher I would not have been able to reach it. I didn't like that there was a handicap button on the middle of the ramp in Daggy because then you have to stop and put on your brakes and then push it. You also can't forget to leave room for the door to swing open for you. Ramps are terrifying in wheel chairs. And it was impossible for me to use the restroom in Daggy. Not only could I not get through the entrance easily, the stall did not have a 5 foot turning radius for me to utilize the space.
It is also very difficult for someone in a wheel chair to have to get through the door before the automatic door closes. I got shut between the door because I took too long to get back into Carpenter from the uphill ramp. Although, I did have a gentlemen hold the door open for me which was very nice and I appreciated it a lot. It makes one consider your manners in society.
I could not even reach the "barista" to hand her by debit card to pay for a coffee at the Carp Cafe. When I went to reach for the "coffee" if was a little easier to grab but still difficult to have in your lap with your wallet, while trying to manuever the chair.
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