Members of Lake Country's Access & Age-friendly Committee (AAFC) were introduced to a new accessible podium built by parks staff for the Lake Country Council chambers, making the podium accessible for those who may be in a wheelchair.
Previously the committee noted the presentation podium in the council chambers wasn91裸聊视频檛 very user-friendly for all citizens and two of the parks' staff took up the challenge to build a podium that was more inclusive and easy to use from a seated position.
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The AAFC provides insight and advice to council on issues pertaining to enhanced access to district services for people of every age and ability.
The new podium was designed and built by Nick Garding and Lea Kunz. It features a power mechanism to raise or lower the enlarged table top housing a microphone, keyboard and mouse with enough space for speaking notes 91裸聊视频� all designed on an angle that works well for someone from a seated position.
91裸聊视频淲e heard the concerns brought forward by the Access & Age-friendly Committee and gave the project to staff to research where to get the appropriate parts and design something that would work well for our community,91裸聊视频� said Greg Buchholz, infrastructure services director.
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91裸聊视频淭he new presentation podium is a community example of something truly inspiring,91裸聊视频� said Molloy. 91裸聊视频淭his innovative, practical and functional solution to a tricky challenge instills awe and inspires community pride.91裸聊视频�
