Mennamachine
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- Apr 7, 2008
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The boyfriend and I were at DHS this weekend for the AP preview, and for some reason our first ride was in the HA vehicle (neither of us is mobility impaired, and we went through the regular line. They were still working out the kinks in the ride, so that's probably why it got sent through without any wheelchair people in it). The HA vehicle has 2 seating areas like the non-accessible cars. The front one has only 2 seats/1 seat+wheelchair (depends on configuration) and the back one has 4 seats (two front and two back). So, a person, in his/her wheelchair, would have space for 5 others (or 5 others and 2 small children) in the HA vehicle. The gun on the seat that is wheelchair accessible has both a pullstring and a push button (BF was jealous because it is possible to push the button much faster than it is to pull the string and I nearly doubled his score). The string is pretty easy to pull, but the button requires almost no effort. It is much easier to push and significantly larger (approximatly 2 in in diameter) than the Buzz button.
I can't speak for wheelchair loading and unloading, as the car came to us in the regular standby line, but I just thought I would let you all know what I observed firsthand in the HA vehicle.
I can't speak for wheelchair loading and unloading, as the car came to us in the regular standby line, but I just thought I would let you all know what I observed firsthand in the HA vehicle.