Rhode Island
GoLocalProv | Lifestyle | This Rhode Island Woman Believes This Table Can Change Lives
Tuesday, Could 24, 2022
One of many state’s largest inclusion and accessibility advocates will likely be unveiling a brand new venture on Tuesday in Windfall — that she believes has the flexibility to vary lives.
Tina Guenette Pedersen, together with members of The Metal Yard, will likely be unveiling “Tina’s Desk,” which is able to characteristic bench seating designed to seem like powered or handbook wheelchairs — in addition to room for as much as three practical wheelchairs.
For Pedersen, a four-time most cancers survivor, four-time stroke survivor, survivor of two coronary heart assaults, and motorized wheelchair-user, it’s all about having “a seat on the desk.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE — SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
“Each time I am going to an occasion — I simply need a seat on a desk,” mentioned Pedersen, the founding father of RAMP (Actual Entry Motivates Progress). “I need to make the assertion that after we sit down, we’re all the identical and we will share our concepts from the identical place. There’s at all times room to create space for us on the ‘finish.’ I would like it within the center — I need to be there and communicate my thoughts.”
“I need to present area for service canine, mothers with strollers…there is no such thing as a a part of this desk this isn’t accessible and practical and simply plain lovely,” mentioned Pedersen. “This desk represents everybody.”
Partnering with The Metal Yard
Pedersen spoke with GoLocal about partnering with The Metal Yard a number of years in the past — and strengthening the bonds since then.
“Again in 2019, we began working collectively. I like their area, however discovered there was loads I couldn’t get to, so I grew to become quick pals with them,” mentioned Pedersen.
That partnership led to elevated accessibility on the location, to permit wheelchair customers the flexibility to participate in jewelry-making to blacksmithing — “every little thing all the way down to the loos,” mentioned Pedersen of the hassle.
That was only the start.
“As a result of RAMP doesn’t cost for what we do, and we’re each nonprofits, I mentioned let’s companion for an occasion, and to succeed in out to companies to be extra accessible,” mentioned Pedersen. “That’s the place ‘Accessibility is Lovely’ got here from. I mentioned let’s provide a public venture about incapacity in artwork — I had this concept for a while and mentioned I simply want somebody to convey it to life .”
“This design was developed with our apprentices and employees, and fabrication will likely be accomplished in our accessible steel store. There may be room for everybody at Tina’s Desk,” mentioned Howie Sneider with The Metal Yard.
The venture will likely be formally unveiled at 11:30 AM on Tuesday morning in Kennedy Plaza — however Pederson hopes the design positive aspects traction, particularly amongst native companies.
“Proper now, it’s the proper time for this desk,” mentioned Pedersen. “‘Take it Exterior’ — what did it do? It took the closest parking spots [next to restaurants] for outside tables. So then what occurred? We will’t get to the [parking] spots that have been there earlier than. Individuals want these tables.”
For Pedersen, there aren’t any excuses for companies and eating places to not be accessible
“There’s some huge cash for companies to be ADA federally compliant,” mentioned Pedersen. “The benefit of this desk, it may be made to suit your dimensions.”
Associated Articles
Get pleasure from this put up? Share it with others.
Rhode Island
RI Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 24, 2024
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 24, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
11-14-38-45-46, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
16-22-24-43-47, Lucky Ball: 11
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 0-9-5-1
Evening: 2-0-2-3
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
08-21-26-33-38, Extra: 36
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Rhode Island
When will Santa Claus be in RI? Follow the 2024 Santa Trackers from NORAD and Google
How NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
Every year, for the past 68 years, NORAD tracks the global progress of Santa and his sleigh. John Cornelio from NORAD explains how they track this highly anticipated mission.
It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, the children were wondering where’s that guy Claus?
If you’re looking to track Santa Claus’s flight over Providence and Rhode Island’s other cities and towns this Christmas Eve, there are a few ways you can track the big guy with nearly the same accuracy as a late Amazon package.
The military is on it with the NORAD Santa Tracker, and Google, which often feels all-knowing, is also on the case with its own Santa Tracker.
Check out the trackers to see Santa’s location:
See Santa’s location with the NORAD Santa Tracker
NORAD is the most reliable name in Santa tracking. On the job since 1955, when a young child from Colorado Springs accidentally called in (he meant to call a number advertised by a local department store), they’ve been following Santa’s journey using their radar technology ever since.
Now, NORAD, the joint U.S.-Canada command responsible for protecting the skies over both nations, staffs up for the big night, with a number available for children to call for status reports and an online tracker.
When does the NORAD Santa Tracker start?
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, of course.
How do I follow Santa’s journey with the NORAD tracker?
Santa is on the move, as you can see below. If it doesn’t load, it can be found at www.noradsanta.org
You can also call NORAD directly at +1 (877) HI-NORAD.
See Santa’s location on the Google Santa Tracker
In 2004, Google started tracking Santa as well, because, well, there’s a lot of interest in Old St. Nick. Google has a website. While you’re waiting around for Santa, Google’s guide includes a family guide, quizzes and various Christmas-themed games to play.
Why might the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google Santa Tracker disagree?
All of our tracking technology is made for mere mortals, but Santa is magic, and he likes to create a little bit of mystery. It wouldn’t do for children all over the world to be catching him as he comes down the chimney to deliver presents. He would never get any work done! So sometimes, to keep the magic alive, he throws off the trackers, just a little bit.
Rhode Island
Up to $5,000 reward offered for tips on who dumped emaciated dog’s body in trash bag in Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI – PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of the person(s) responsible for dumping a dead dog at Barney’s Pond on Smithfield Avenue.
On December 14, the Lincoln Police Department responded to a report of a dead animal in a trash bag in the parking lot of the pond and discovered the body of a severely emaciated dog with visible signs of trauma. They believe the body was left between the evening of December 13 and the morning of December 14. A white Toyota RAV4 may be connected to the case and is considered a vehicle of interest.
Police are searching for this vehicle of interest, a Toyota RAV4. Photo: Lincoln Police Department
No leads or suspects have been identified, so PETA is asking for the public’s help.
“This poor dog was apparently starved, abused, and then dumped on the side of the road like garbage,” says PETA Senior Vice President Colleen O’Brien. “There may be other animals in the perpetrator’s possession, so PETA asks anyone with information to come forward immediately—other lives may depend on it.”
Anyone with information about the deceased dog or the vehicle should contact Detective Lieutenant Brad Stewart at 401-333-8485.
-
Business1 week ago
Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam baseball sells at auction for $1.56 million
-
Technology1 week ago
Meta’s Instagram boss: who posted something matters more in the AI age
-
Technology4 days ago
Google’s counteroffer to the government trying to break it up is unbundling Android apps
-
News1 week ago
East’s wintry mix could make travel dicey. And yes, that was a tornado in Calif.
-
News5 days ago
Novo Nordisk shares tumble as weight-loss drug trial data disappoints
-
Politics5 days ago
Illegal immigrant sexually abused child in the U.S. after being removed from the country five times
-
Entertainment6 days ago
'It's a little holiday gift': Inside the Weeknd's free Santa Monica show for his biggest fans
-
World1 week ago
Israel to close its embassy in Ireland over 'anti-Israel policies'