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Personal Introductions

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Susan Berman:

My name is Susan, I have been the coordinator of the Perth Dupont Community Garden since 2006. I took the “How to start a Community Garden” course that was presented by the food animators from FoodShare and the Stop – it was a three day course. Since then I have been involved with the Toronto Community Garden Network (TCGN) I write the website and answer the e-mails. This has given me the opportunity to find out more about C.G.s across the city. .. and I have also had contact with folks from across Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. I have seen many success story gardens, and some very stressful situations involving C.G.s as well.

Being Inclusive: it is important to keep in mind those with special needs. When I was fourteen, I got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and later I also got fibromyalgia. As well, one of my vertebra is crushed ... I have some aches and pains, however, going to the garden helps me feel better on the inside. So, as you can see, accessibility is an important issue to me!

However, just building a raised garden bed is not the answer. There are many people with - not clearly visible - disabilities, as well as those that are confined to a wheelchair or that need a service dog. How can can we accommodate them, and give them an opportunity to garden along side the able-bodied gardeners?

Over the next few weeks more information will be added to show you how you can address this question.

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