Blog
It sucks, but not everywhere you go is accessible for someone with a mobility aid such as a wheelchair. Here I will document a few places who are trying their best to make themselves more wheelchair-friendly. I may also mention some fails who haven’t done a great job (without shaming anyone). Not everything is perfect, but some people are doing their best with what is in the scope of possible. Remember, often businesses don’t own the building they are in and can only make so many accommodations. I’d like to say it’s the thought that counts, but that’s not good enough. Only awareness will create real change! I will also keep you up to date on what I and the committees I am on are doing to improve accessibility!
-
Lions Club Committee
What I really wanted to do from the get go was make a difference in my own (very inaccessible, but historic) town. I looked around at what our community already had to offer and found the Lions Club. They were already this amazing organization giving so much to the community, and I knew their values…
-
Tour
One of the best things I ever got to do for accessibility awareness was when I got to take the CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario on a tour of the building, but with a twist. He too was confined to a wheelchair, no standing allowed. I pulled out all the stops, pilons…
-
First Button
I’m going to kick this section off with a post about my first time being an accessibility advocate. Due to complications in my health from childhood cancer treatment, I became wheelchair bound. I went to go to the medical day unit in the children’s hospital one day on my own. When I went to open…
-
Accessible Table
Awesome example of inclusive design. Modern and attractive looking while still allowing someone in a wheelchair a place at the table (pun intended 🙂 )
-
Hard Stones Grill
Found another nice place to eat! The Hard Stones Grill in Kemptville, Ontario is reasonably accessible. To start, there are several accessible parking spots in the front and the curb to get there goes down. When you arrive at the entrance, there are actuators on every door. Some seats there is a step up, but…
-
Woodbine Raceway
Off to the races! I recently took a trip to Woodbine Raceway in Toronto. No, I didn’t strike it rich, but I sure did have a good time. I love picking the horses based on funny names and just generally having fun. I was majorly impressed by the accessibility. To start with, when we pulled…
Subscribe
Enter your email below to receive updates.
Rolling with Sarah 