Memberyasminegray
MemberWell, almost time for the Olympics and Paralympics, what are your thoughts on this commercial? I know some people opposed the London 2012 “Superhumans” commercial for making it look like everyone could overcome their disability. Is this better?
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This is much better. It goes after the usual ‘inspiration porn’ crap we see too much of.
Meanwhile, here in the States, no specific Paralympics commercials yet. For now, it’s clumped in with the Olympic ads from major corporations.
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I liked the “Considering what?” comment. I didnt get the relevance of the annoying man in the chair though, but loved seeing the paralympians performing.
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I wish more small airports had these!
airport-technology.com
Aviramp delivers tools for Paris Paralympians
UK-based Aviramp has provided four accessible ramps to Paris Charles de Gaulle ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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It seems that even the ones that do don’t advertise it enough! I just found this video (from a Google maps post) that shows this feature in Aspen CO (small airport in USA).
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Josh I agree with you, I hate it when I have to wait until all the other passengers have disembarked😠
Reply to Driving Accessibility through Consumer Demand and The Power of Certification
I remember hearing about the ISO standard. I believe it was released because I wanted to see it but it was going to cost like €180 o get a copy!
Will it ever stop …?
edition.cnn.com
Airline apologizes after two blind passengers removed from a plane | CNN
Budget airline HK Express has apologized after two blind passengers alleged its crew removed them from a flight citing safety concerns, in an ordeal that left them feeling “insulted and embarrassed.”
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This is revolting. 🤢
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Another day, another incident to make the heart sink…
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Reply to Driving Accessibility through Consumer Demand and The Power of Certification
In terms of companies who get visible certifications, at least in Europe we see a ton of environment certifications, and more ethical ones (the B Corporations is a great scheme, indeed) but nothing really on accessibility and inclusion specifically on the disability topics. Do you have something like B-Corps in inclusion in the US? Would love…
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