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The picture above shows a parking lot space that was "re-purposed" in order to make space for a ramp. Both a restaurant and a hotel are now accessible from this back entrance. (Scroll to the bottom of this page for a view of the above image without words on it.)
The picture above shows a parking lot space that was "re-purposed" in order to make space for a ramp. Both a restaurant and a hotel are now accessible from this back entrance. (Scroll to the bottom of this page for a view of the above image without words on it.)
First: "before" and "after" photos of 3 public sites.
First: "before" and "after" photos of 3 public sites.
The stone step.
The stone step.
This bookstore is accessible, despite first appearances.
The sticker.
The sticker.
Note the ADA sticker on the door. It turns out that if you call ahead,...
The aluminum ramp.
The aluminum ramp.
...the bookstore people will set out this sturdy aluminum ramp.
Before at a store
Before at a store
This mini step was too high for a scooter or an electric wheelchair.
Later at a store
Later at a store
A temporary ramp was available by request...
Finally, at this store
Finally, at this store
...before new construction made a smooth permanent ramp.
Ramp to a restaurant...
Ramp to a restaurant...
This restaurant's ramp was a welcome sight BUT its use involved a rough transition to/from the pavement.
...took several tries before...
...took several tries before...
The light-colored piece of wood helped a bit. But after winter warping, a piece of plywood was needed too.
...this smooth result!
...this smooth result!
Adorned here with melting snow and ice, this ramp now permits a totally smooth transition for wheeled devices.
Certainly there are many ways that people are handicapped/disabled. It's no wonder the writers of the ADA attempted to meet the basic needs of the largest group of people. With its stipulations and guidelines, the ADA shows families, businesses, and public agencies how to make their venues as accessible as possible to as many people as possible.
Certainly there are many ways that people are handicapped/disabled. It's no wonder the writers of the ADA attempted to meet the basic needs of the largest group of people. With its stipulations and guidelines, the ADA shows families, businesses, and public agencies how to make their venues as accessible as possible to as many people as possible.
This website attempts to add to that conversation.
This website attempts to add to that conversation.
The images featured here show a few of the many ways people have adapted their homes, businesses, and communities in the spirit of the ADA. Definitely, accessibility is a "work in progress." Some buildings are harder to adapt than others. Many businesses and homes remain unavailable to people with disabilities/handicaps.
The images featured here show a few of the many ways people have adapted their homes, businesses, and communities in the spirit of the ADA. Definitely, accessibility is a "work in progress." Some buildings are harder to adapt than others. Many businesses and homes remain unavailable to people with disabilities/handicaps.
But hopefully we're making progress!
But hopefully we're making progress!
EXAMPLE BELOW (at Twitter) OF A NEW INVENTION TO HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH STEPS: https://twitter.com/LiorSteinberg/status/1108043350299549696
Left: A clearer view of the image at the top of this page.
Left: A clearer view of the image at the top of this page.
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