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myLot reputation of 95/100. RieRie (699)   ranked 242 out of 19,259 in questions & answers 3 years ago

I've been looking online for places that have disabled access, but mostly they just say they have ramps, I have difficulty with some ramps and steps because I use crutches, why is it that if you look for information about disabled things, it assumes you have a wheelchair?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. cher913 (21920)   ranked 1,097 out of 19,259 in questions & answers   3 years ago

because most that are disabled do have a wheelchair. i walk with a quad cane because of my knees, so i know what you mean in that respect. i do use a ramp because i cannot do stairs. can you walk up stairs with your crutches?


myLot reputation of 95/100. RieRie (699)   ranked 242 out of 19,259 in questions & answers  3 years ago

I can do 2 steps as long as they are wide, but can't do stairs, still a bit wobbly.

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2. myLot reputation of 88/100. dmrone (742)   ranked 1,561 out of 19,259 in questions & answers   3 years ago

Hi! I think the people are thinking that even if you have crutches that it would be easier for a person to go up a ramp, then stairs or steps. Not all ramps are made the same and i can see where it could be a problem for someone to use them with ease.

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3. myLot reputation of 84/100. Shery32 (390)   ranked 4,129 out of 19,259 in questions & answers   3 years ago

Hi
I think mainly because they are stereotyping - they "many ppl" have the idea of disabled as "wheelchair" when it should be changed to special needs instead of disabled. I mean disable to do what??! Special need means that you need something that is not usually provided or available.
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4. myLot reputation of 48/100. icehut (433)   ranked 3,950 out of 19,259 in questions & answers   3 years ago

If you're wanting to find out if the entrance to a building is at ground level, you could always take a peek via street view using Google Maps/Earth.


myLot reputation of 95/100. RieRie (699)   ranked 242 out of 19,259 in questions & answers  3 years ago

Thats a good idea, only problem is they haven't got street view for everywhere, just cities.

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