Notes on how the world breaks (and makes) access. Disability, civic spaces, and cool orgs making things better. Photos shared are my original work #PhotoCredits
American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks | American Council of the Blind
Visited a Quest location this AM and heard an announcement informing blind & visually disabled of our ability to 3-finger swipe the kiosk to check in. https://t.co/kghKkZoyTa
The access aisle for an accessible street parking spot is used for a sign to indicate a road closure, resulting in an access barrier. The spot not only had an aisle but is nearest the street corner and curb cut.
“This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge…”
Oh joy. Affordable but INACCESSIBLE housing units. It appears every unit lacks step-free access. Can’t move there. Can’t age there. Location & Development | Fawn Valley #housing https://t.co/JarGmbP5uO
Here’s a news story that highlights signage that clearly violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service animals are trained to assist people with disabilities, and those disabilities are not limited to deafness and blindness. https://t.co/m8kEP3QQou
Adjustable-height or low exam tables make typical medical appointments accessible to people with physical disabilities. I happened to run into such a table recently- good to know a local provider has one!
Sometimes, polling places are not accessible and infringe on the right to vote of people with disabilities. Here, the door at the accessible entrance to a polling place was locked.
At a popular conference and professional event venue, the breezeway seating has been arranged in such a way that might block someone’s access to the door opener button. A reminder that accessibility is not fixed, but subject to changes and choices
Shoutout to @BrettEats who in this episode recognizes the barriers to visiting a restaurant faced by #PwD when we have unanswered questions or need a little more info and cannot just talk to someone on the phone. #accessibility https://t.co/wyWsoPie7H
The failure to define other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMDs) in the State Land Master Plan notably doesn’t change the state’s obligations under the ADA to provide access where ordinary wheelchairs are insufficient. https://t.co/OlHasHjAe7
Important reminder of an upcoming deadline on state and local governments to ensure digital accessibility. #a11y#WCAG#inclusion https://t.co/ofZSfAC61l
🚨🧵COUNTDOWN TO CHAOS: Tomorrow, PPL takes over ALL home care for 280,000 disabled & elderly NYers. Half still haven't enrolled.
@GovKathyHochul says it's easy to sign up. Here are the nightmare stories from real NYers who've tried:
#DelayTheDeadline
S’mores make me think of #EmpowHerCamp @EmpowHerDis I also make s’’ores at home, thanks largely to my best friend, Julie Celebrating S'mores! #GoogleDoodle https://t.co/m9b2cx3T3w