"No problem!" That's our goal. Dear Activist, We know that when things aren't accessible it drains our energy from the task at hand. We want your participation in our meeting next May to be as hassle-free as possible. We're trying to learn of everyone's accommodation needs as early as possible so we can all spend our energies on working on the "media problem" rather than access problems! Some folks will be coming with attendants -- and some of those attendants may be interested in taking on additional work. Since this meeting is a grassroots effort -- and since the only funding we have comes from the registration fees folks are able to pay -- we have to make our dollars stretch as far as they can! So early planning will be a big help for us. We hope to match up folks with the kinds of attendant services they need so we can make the best use of everyone's resources. To help us do that, please be as detailed as possible on the enclosed form. If we've forgotten to ask about a specific need you have, please let us know right away so we can make sure the problem's solved in time for the meeting. Also, notice that we've given you a range to specify. There are three columns: "I don't need this accommodation"; "this would be helpful but not necessary"; and "this is essential for me." That middle column will allow us to juggle resources so everybody gets a fair shake! Thanks! Mary Johnson, Editor, Ragged Edge magazine Cyndi Jones, Publisher, Mainstream Magazine Bill Stothers, Editor, Mainstream magazine P. S Your responses are going to be a big help in letting us shape our accommodations plan. Since you seem to be someone who is good with deadlines, would you please help us by filling out and sending back this form as soon as possible? Thanks a lot! This meeting is a grassroots effort -- the only funding we have comes from the registration fees you pay! We have to make our dollars stretch as far as they can. For more information about raising money to help pay your way to the meeting, click here. Preliminary accommodations checklist Please check one box for each item to let us know whether (1) you don't need a particular accommodation, (2) it would be helpful but not necessary to have it, or (3) it is essential for you.   TRANSPORTATION Lift-equipped van         HOTEL ROOM Openable windows         Scent/smoke-free         Roll-in shower         Wheelchair-accessible         PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES Assistance at meals         Assistance morning and night         MEETING SITE Interpreter - ASL         Oral interpreter         Voice interpreter         Signed English interpreter         Note taker/reader         Assistive listening device         Large print         Computer disk         Orientation to meeting site         I will be using a wheelchair during the day at meetings         Special diet requirements         TRANSPORTATION will be available by cab or lift-equipped van from the airport to the hotel. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Please check all that apply: I will be bringing a personal assistant (attendants will not have to pay a registration fee). My personal assistant is interested in work at the hotel as a personal assistant for others. I will need personal assistance, but will not be bringing a personal assistant with me. OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED Please describe: NAME ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE EMAIL Now press the "Submit" button to send your accommodations checklist. One click is all it takes. If your browser can't handle forms, or if you prefer, contact us by E-mail to work out an alternative. Or, feel free to print out this page and mail it to "May Media Meeting, PO Box 145, Louisville, KY 40201" or fax it to (502) 899-9562. Back to the Pre-Registration Page Back to The Ragged Edge Home Page