Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Bigger isn't always better
That is often an assumption made by the public but it can be wrong. For example- a large parking spot that is next to an island; a large bathroom stall with a very low toilet; a large roll-in shower that has a faucet that will be behind me. Often a person with a physical disability needs to really think before they choose something that is considered accessible. I turned down an option that seemed wonderful to most anyone else. It had a parking spot and curb cut in front rather than 80 feet away, like it is for me now. I was totally ready to take it that I really thought about it and asked to see it again. Upon visiting another time I noticed I couldn't get under any of the counters (bathroom or kitchen). The showerhead was either going to be behind me on next to me but too high. The washer was a top loader the dryer was impossible to open and they were both apartment size. The place I have I almost passed it up but on the second visit I realized how I could manage. I really have to have a lot of good foresight when I make a decision- only I know what works best.
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