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[NegativeEntropy]

I've lived in several cities over the years and each time I move I go through the same thing: Trying to find an accessible apartment with a roll-in shower. What I thought I'd do is start a public map on google that lists all the places everyone has ever stayed that has a roll-in shower. I've already added my previous 3 places and I want you all to add yours. I encourage everyone to contribute! If we all help out we can get this thing really populated! Adding a spot is really easy if you have a gmail account, and if you don't have a gmail account you can make one pretty easily (its free).

To view the map:
http://maps.google.c...f999441bb92ba26

Instructions for adding a spot:
1) Sign into gmail/google
2) Go to http://maps.google.c...f999441bb92ba26
3) On the left hand side click on "Save to My Places"
4) Enter an address of a place w/ a roll-in shower
5) Click on the tear drop bubble
6) When the menu comes up click the "Save to map" link and select the map "Places w/ roll-in showers"

(See pic for clarification)

Edited by NegativeEntropy, 11 October 2011 - 03:51 AM.

[goose]

Great idea! I'm sure that would be a great help to others. I've always lived in a house since my injury and never even thought about it.

[Mole]

Okay, this sounds great and all but i just looked at the map and called the apartment located on the map and they told me that they DO NOT have an apartment with roll-in shower.

9900 McNeil Dr
Last Updated by Tyler 5 days ago
Austin, TX 78730


(Apartment) Alexan Ribelin Ranch #1307

 NegativeEntropy, on 10 October 2011 - 11:52 PM, said:

I've lived in several cities over the years and each time I move I go through the same thing: Trying to find an accessible apartment with a roll-in shower. What I thought I'd do is start a public map on google that lists all the places everyone has ever stayed that has a roll-in shower. I've already added my previous 3 places and I want you all to add yours. I encourage everyone to contribute! If we all help out we can get this thing really populated! Adding a spot is really easy if you have a gmail account, and if you don't have a gmail account you can make one pretty easily (its free).

To view the map:
http://maps.google.c...f999441bb92ba26

Instructions for adding a spot:
1) Sign into gmail/google
2) Go to http://maps.google.c...f999441bb92ba26
3) On the left hand side click on "Save to My Places"
4) Enter an address of a place w/ a roll-in shower
5) Click on the tear drop bubble
6) When the menu comes up click the "Save to map" link and select the map "Places w/ roll-in showers"

(See pic for clarification)

ExPlaces.jpg

[NegativeEntropy]

ummmm, not sure what happened. But the address you listed most certainly DOES have a roll-in shower. I think I would know because I'm living there now! Ha, ha! But not for long, I'll be moving out next week. Maybe the error was my fault because I noticed I made a mistake on the apt # (should be 13107). But regardless of the number, management should be aware of what's on the property. Ughh, the management completely changed about a year ago, and the original management who started here has long since gone, so maybe that's what happened. But while it is small, it's definitely a roll-in so whoever you talked to apparently doesn't know about it.

Actually I remember getting a call from management on Sunday around 1:00. I couldn't get to the phone and they didn't leave a message so I figured it wasn't important. I thought of it odd getting the call on a Sunday, but now I see they may have been asking me for details. Either that or telling me to stop listing their addresses on the net all willy-nilly-like.

Edited by NegativeEntropy, 19 October 2011 - 03:02 AM.

[Mole]

 NegativeEntropy, on 19 October 2011 - 02:00 AM, said:

ummmm, not sure what happened. But the address you listed most certainly DOES have a roll-in shower. I think I would know because I'm living there now! Ha, ha! But not for long, I'll be moving out next week. Maybe the error was my fault because I noticed I made a mistake on the apt # (should be 13107). But regardless of the number, management should be aware of what's on the property. Ughh, the management completely changed about a year ago, and the original management who started here has long since gone, so maybe that's what happened. But while it is small, it's definitely a roll-in so whoever you talked to apparently doesn't know about it.

Actually I remember getting a call from management on Sunday around 1:00. I couldn't get to the phone and they didn't leave a message so I figured it wasn't important. I thought of it odd getting the call on a Sunday, but now I see they may have been asking me for details. Either that or telling me to stop listing their addresses on the net all willy-nilly-like.

Okay, well i called them again asking if it was roll-in and what measurements are etc...so heads up, if they call please let them meassure and snap a few pictures. I'm trying to move for a job there I start on November 20th .

You are correct, MGT there has no clue whats inside the apartments; the just want 900 and some for it!