So Much for Ingenuity and Engineering

Wow. I'm not sure what else to say regarding the shortsightedness of the Smithsonian Journeys:

Physical and Medical Considerations

Please note that these tours require that participants be in good physical condition: you must be capable, without assistance, of walking a minimum of one mile over uneven terrain and of climbing stairs that may not have handrails. Participants should have sufficient stamina to keep pace with an active group of travelers on long days of touring. If you have any questions about your ability to participate in a tour, please call us at 1-877-338-8687.


Scott Rains over at Rolling Rains Reports gives an excellent analysis of this, so I don't have to do so. It is an important read.

I will add that it is sad that an institution that supposedly celebrates and highlights the best in science, engineering and innovaction can't be bothered to be inclusive in its educational tours.

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