| Trail for The Blind | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319067 | |
| Clip Number: | 319067-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 528 | |
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| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | DISABILITIES: Blindness OCCUPATIONS: Journalism, Reporters RECREATION: Parks | |
| Description: | ON Preview Cassette #210906 J. The Brecksville Reservation, located in the Cleveland area, has undergone some major changes. The wooded park has been retrofitted to accomidate people with physical disabilities. The segment begins with a ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony. The honors is given to a young woman in a wheelchair. The woman wheels herself down the newly paved trail. Another woman in a wheelchair is behind her. CU of hands reading Braille. Interview with an elderly man who talks to a reporter about the additions made to the park. As he talks, people are moving along the trail. The man states that a paved trail has been installed for eveyone, especially people with wheelchairs and strollers. He states that each of the trail guides will be printed in both large print and Braille. Shot of reporter (Ed Bates) holding a microphone making his final commentary. | |
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