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Is this too far to walk (or safe)?
This is an agreement that has been drawn up for an autistic adult and his care staff to agree to when going outside walking, which is due to extreme arguments about getting the staff to walk too far.
The autistic person has a severe problem with high temperatures, and also has a problem with annoying sounds; this is what has to be written for him (where the word 'me' means him)...
My current determination of what is unreasonable for me and/or other people to go out in is the following….
1) Distances greater than [5 miles (about 8.1 kilometres) OWRD]
2) Temperatures above [28*C (about 82*F) humidex maximum predicted shade temperature at the time of walking] or [25*C (77*F) actual maximum predicted shade temperature where humidex calculations are not possible] at the time of walking; this rule is due to my unusual heat sensitivity.
3) There is no set lower temperature limit, however long exposure to freezing conditions due to wind-chill and inadequate clothing is something that has to be considered when going out.
4) Wind speed being too strong (no specified speed is set; usually it is assumed to be approaching severe gale forces conditions as a maximum predicted wind speed at the time of walking, or where there is danger from flying debris etc due to strong winds).
5) Precipitation rate is too extreme (no specified precipitation type or/and amount per given time is set, but usually it would include very severe precipitation; such as hard hail or horizontal rain and thunderstorm type conditions).
6) Where the person has a medical condition which would affect their ability to walk beyond a distance that they can cope with safely and comfortably. Examples include; a broken leg, being very old and frail or having a certain kind of heart problem that affects them.
7) Where there is significant risk of accidents, if no alternative method is practical or realistic.
8) Where there is a significant risk of abuse (such as from that of drunken people).
9) Darkness is not a parameter that I feel should stop people going outside; unless there is insufficient lighting, problems with slipping hazards which can only be made safe by extra lighting, risks from traffic or other night time related problems such as abuse. Partial blindness and difficulty to see well in darkness is a consideration.
10) Time parameters are unreasonable, which has no set value. Examples include when people have an appointment for the doctors or are due to leave their shift; they would not have time to do what I want them to do.
11) Also if the person has been made significantly tired beforehand, or the person is likely to become significantly tired following the point to which I would want to go out, assuming that I changed my mind and decided not to go.
12) Having to carry heavy items, this should require a shorter maximum distance.
13) Presence of things like fireworks, and other irritations that cannot be avoided.
14) Inappropriate dressing, such that it leads to discomfort or injuries when walking.
There were problems with Voyage staff’s behaviour such that we were forced to make a compromise with the staff of what conditions to go out in and when to go out; this was made with Richard F at a meeting.
Staff can choose with my agreement to exceed maximum reasonable distance.
What do you think to this?
Anything you do not agree with, can you give detailed explanation?
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This is an agreement that has been drawn up for an autistic adult and his care staff to agree to when going outside walking, which is due to extreme arguments about getting the staff to walk too far.
The autistic person has a severe problem with high temperatures, and also has a problem with annoying sounds; this is what has to be written for him (where the word 'me' means him)...
My current determination of what is unreasonable for me and/or other people to go out in is the following….
1) Distances greater than [5 miles (about 8.1 kilometres) OWRD]
2) Temperatures above [28*C (about 82*F) humidex maximum predicted shade temperature at the time of walking] or [25*C (77*F) actual maximum predicted shade temperature where humidex calculations are not possible] at the time of walking; this rule is due to my unusual heat sensitivity.
3) There is no set lower temperature limit, however long exposure to freezing conditions due to wind-chill and inadequate clothing is something that has to be considered when going out.
4) Wind speed being too strong (no specified speed is set; usually it is assumed to be approaching severe gale forces conditions as a maximum predicted wind speed at the time of walking, or where there is danger from flying debris etc due to strong winds).
5) Precipitation rate is too extreme (no specified precipitation type or/and amount per given time is set, but usually it would include very severe precipitation; such as hard hail or horizontal rain and thunderstorm type conditions).
6) Where the person has a medical condition which would affect their ability to walk beyond a distance that they can cope with safely and comfortably. Examples include; a broken leg, being very old and frail or having a certain kind of heart problem that affects them.
7) Where there is significant risk of accidents, if no alternative method is practical or realistic.
8) Where there is a significant risk of abuse (such as from that of drunken people).
9) Darkness is not a parameter that I feel should stop people going outside; unless there is insufficient lighting, problems with slipping hazards which can only be made safe by extra lighting, risks from traffic or other night time related problems such as abuse. Partial blindness and difficulty to see well in darkness is a consideration.
10) Time parameters are unreasonable, which has no set value. Examples include when people have an appointment for the doctors or are due to leave their shift; they would not have time to do what I want them to do.
11) Also if the person has been made significantly tired beforehand, or the person is likely to become significantly tired following the point to which I would want to go out, assuming that I changed my mind and decided not to go.
12) Having to carry heavy items, this should require a shorter maximum distance.
13) Presence of things like fireworks, and other irritations that cannot be avoided.
14) Inappropriate dressing, such that it leads to discomfort or injuries when walking.
There were problems with Voyage staff’s behaviour such that we were forced to make a compromise with the staff of what conditions to go out in and when to go out; this was made with Richard F at a meeting.
Staff can choose with my agreement to exceed maximum reasonable distance.
What do you think to this?
Anything you do not agree with, can you give detailed explanation?
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