So, we've been on a waiting list for what seems forever to have certain rooms in our house adapted for Veronica. Primarily, the bathroom room needs to be redone to accommodate her. Kid is 9 years old and she still has a small bath seat; the only person who can actually give her a bath is Brian because I certainly don't have the physical strength needed to manhandle her in and out... Ironically, the scale of the project has reduced significantly from its beginnings as Veronica's abilities have increase. That's a good thing.
However we've been actively disagreeing with the occupational therapist and architectural drawer (I'm not sure what she is but she ain't no architect) because we don't agree with their plans. Unrealistic and ridiculously expensive. Anyway, we've just found out that contrary to what we were informed the city's by-laws regarding property distance do not apply to access ramps. This is something they should have known, yes? In fact, we were told in no uncertain terms that we couldn't even apply for a derogation... Apparently they were wrong, again. It is amazing to me that these so-called professionals whom you are trusting to do their jobs just can't be bothered. And when you call them on it, the mistakes are barely acknowledged.
Anyway we've decided to install the handicapped ramp ourselves and have now taken over that aspect of the plan. It will be really interesting to see what kind of work the contractor does. Hopefully it is half decent as he is the one who will likely handle the rest of the work... Scary but I hope it will work out.
I just wish everyone would take their responsibility seriously.
'Til next time...
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