Accessibility Fails
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“The restroom has a high toilet and grab rails.”
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Hahaha
That isn’t for real is it??- View 2 replies
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That looks like the perfect toilet for spidey 😂
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You cannot see the gradient of this ramp fully but please be horrified that it is STEEP. Impossible as an accessibility aid!
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Yikes! Even if you survive the descent good luck getting back up!
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Glad it was a prototype…
But it always makes me think, stop trying to make wheelchairs cool and make them do things like, you know, climb steps…
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51058419bbc.com
Segway’s prototype wheelchair crashes at tech show
The electric scooter-maker's mishap is the latest in a list of historic malfunctions at the show
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Yeah, when I saw the preview of this my first thought was that it’s probably impractical as a wheelchair (for both cost and customizable standpoints) and that’s probably why they’re selling it as a general transportation device. I would also like to see more innovations in terms of overcoming regular wheelchair limitations than just visual… Read more
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The best designers are the ones who are physically challenged themselves, as practicality and usability are embodied in the design or model…
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I dunno… some of these look kinda fun!
https://www.boredpanda.com/extreme-wheelchairing-accessibility-fails/boredpanda.com
30 Accessibility Designs That Are Straight Up Offensive
Accessibility is a vitally important feature of any civilized society - everyone, regardless of their mobility, should be able to access and enjoy public facilities. Poorly-designed accessibility for people in wheelchairs sends a message: We added this feature because someone … Continue reading
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They should know that there is a certain gradient required for scooters and wheelchairs to climb/roll on, not just mere slides.
Nooooooooooo…………
https://twitter.com/WCTravelOrg/status/1143661664245551104?s=20
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John Morris, Wheelchair Travel on Twitter
“Interesting toilet paper placement in the accessible bathroom at the @mallofamerica @MetroTransitMN station. What’s the ETA on fixing this/making it ADA compliant & accessible? Can we make it happen tomorrow? #AccessibilityFail #WheelchairTravel #ADA”
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