Anyone tried accessability rating their caches?

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Anyone tried accessability rating their caches?

Post by Geodes » 13 June 07 2:27 pm

I came across this facility recently
<P><!--start of handicaching link-->
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<a href="http://www.handicaching.com"><img src="http://www.handicaching.com/images/seal_supporter2.gif" border="0" alt="Geocache Handicaching Ratings"></a>
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<P>I remember checking out something similar some time ago, but it seemed to be restricted to the UK, however this one seems to be open to all. I think their primary aim is to try to help out disabled cachers, which is a commendable motive in itself, but it does offer a more detailed means of describing caches and that may be of benefit to the rest of us as well.
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I've added a link on one of my caches if you want to check it out -
<P><a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_de ... f">Through Cache V2</a>

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Re: Anyone tried accessability rating their caches?

Post by Chwiliwr » 13 June 07 8:09 pm

I haven't used the logo but I have used the ratings and have put a link to the site on a couple of my caches. It was the middle of 2005 when I first found the site after a GC forum discussion on it.

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Post by Damo. » 14 June 07 1:03 am

Had a look at it one time but didn't go ahead with rating any of my caches when I couldn't find an answer there as to how high/low above the ground a cache should be to call "Wheelchair" accessible.

Poll here asking if people would use it if it was integrated somewhat with gca.
http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... 8214#88214

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Post by arlorggen » 14 June 07 3:46 am

Found the Handicaching site ages ago but have only recently learnt to do the html thingy so I have now got a link on all my caches to the rating on Handicaching. I don't use the logo style link though.
I find it a more accurate rating system and the site covers people with different types of disabilities and is not just for the wheelchair bound.

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Post by pickupfamily » 14 June 07 10:13 pm

Podcacher (podcast) eposiode 35 discusses handicaching.com.

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Post by The Spindoctors » 19 June 07 5:51 pm

I spoke with the creater back in April on Geotalk Episode 11.

http://geotalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=206271

I have rated some of my caches, but I don't think I've added the URL.

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