At first, I didn't take this assignment serious at all. Our game plan for the assignment was that I would be in the wheelchair and my partner would videotape me as I moved around throughout the bar. The minute I sat down in the chair, my perception changed. It was an eye-opening experience in the fact that you don't know how hard it is until you are put in that situation. Moving around, having people stare at you, and not being able to see over the bar area was very demeaning. I was a person just like the guy next to me drinking a beer so why shouldn't I be treated that way? This experience was one that I think every teacher should make their students do so they get to experience it first hand. Great project and couldn't have had a better outcome from a project, not only from an academic standpoint, but also to use in my life after the class. -Jacob

I was able to learn all of the different aspects of ADA regulation for restaurants. It was very interesting to see how accessible a restaurant is because that is not always something you are thinking about. -Dennis

What I learned about wheelchair accessibility and myself has to be the adaptability to things such as a handicap shower or even a tub, it's something so different that we take for granted. I see it all the time, guests being assigned to handicapped rooms, and after doing this project I see how unfair this may be to people who truly need this accessibility. I also learned that some hotels don't follow the ADA guidelines and that is not fair. I hope one day it won't be like that, but only time will tell. Wheel Chair Jimmy is making a great contribution! -Gabrielle

The WJAR project made me more aware of the accessibility needs at hotels & restaurants. I was happy to share the WJAR site with an organization that builds accessible homes for wounded veterans so that they may use it when their recipients travel. -Amy