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May 20 1:30 – 3:00 PM ETMichigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP)
Assistive Technology for Your Accessible Picnic
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•A disability justice movement working to transform communities.
•Home of Michigan’s Assistive Technology Program (MATP)
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
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• Friends & Family: Seating options, shade, quiet spaces, chemical and allergy issues, bathroom access
• Food: AT for food prep, grilling, serving and eating
• Fun: Inclusive outdoor games and activities.
Friends & Family, Food and Fun!
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• Think it through • Ask specific questions
• Trial run• Be prepared to change locations if needed
Know Your Guests
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• Parking Options• Transportation: Public
transportation needed?• Accommodate Service
Animals• Access to home,
bathroom
Hosting at Your Home
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• Toileting area for service animals
• Accessible portable restrooms (remember placement)
• Temporary AT to add accessibility• Raised Toilet Seat• Grab bars (no drilling required)• Loan Closets
Basic Business
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• Materials• Ramps, Stairs,
doorways• Railings• Lighting• Seating - eating
area• Access to Grill and
other cooking areas• Room to maneuver
Deck and Patio Access
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• Not just rectangular with an extension on the end
• Have a firm and stable surface surrounding the picnic table
• Have some accessible seating in the shade
Accessible Picnic Tables
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• Pathways/Surfaces• Area to Eat• Seating• Shade • Play Area• Fire pits• Indoor fall back option
(Weather)
Your Yard
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• Break Room• Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
• Panic, Anxiety, Overload
• Air Filters• Subdued lighting• Fans
Calm, Fresh Air
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• Use online resources • Site visit if possible• Questions to ask
• Parking• Surfaces• Accessible tables, grills, drinking fountains?• Bathroom Access• Covered area or can you bring something to
set up?• Don’t forget fun! Accessible play area?• Service Animals issues
Hosting at a Park
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• Check the Access from Parking Area
• Wheeled Coolers• Collapsible Carts
Moving to Picnic Site
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• “Over there” as a direction means nothing… be specific
• Alert to steps if for example a tri – level home
• Let someone know when your moving on
• Identify yourself in a crowded area
• A dog in harness is working even at a party
Orientation - Vision
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• Ask about food allergies or other food considerations
• Easy to eat serving sizes: Fun Bites
• Food on sticks (cake pops!)
• Ask people to bring food
Food! What to Serve
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• At Parks• At Home
• Accessible (expensive) Options
• DIY Hacks• Smaller grill on
stable roll-under table
Accessible Outdoor Grills
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• Ergonomic Tools• Pot Holder – gloves and mitts, some have extra grip or length.
• Grill Temp to phone
Grilling Tools
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• Wheeled Serving Cart• Multiple Levels, Turn table• Family Style• Describe or label food
options• Ergonomic serving
utensils – tongs• Easy pour options
Serving Food
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• Have straws available• Drinking options with
handles• Don’t assume “finger
food” will work for everyone
• Built-up utensils – foam grips
• Scooper plates• Paper Plate holders
Eating Options
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19FUN!
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• Look for activities which allow everyone to participate
• Not everyone will want to, and that’s ok.
• Variety of active and less active choices
Considerations
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• Beep Ball• Frisbees that beep• Lawn Darts, Bean Bag
Throw, Ring Toss• Ball thrower for dogs• Boccia Ball• Table Games• Large Print Playing
Cards/Holder/Shuffler• Accessible Playgrounds
Games
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“You bring your own weather to the picnic.”- Harlan Coben
Final Thoughts/ Questions