#accessible spaces

[thisis--ableism]

Hallo, 'especially physically disabled people with mobility aids' anon here

I think I worded that point a little awkwardly.

I wanted to emphasise accessibility for people with mobility aids and/or equipment (as well as non physical disabilities) because too many people/organisations/services/etc think that providing a 'sensory safe' place and stim toys is doing enough to provide accessibility

It's more difficult for them to provide access when it's a case of redesigning and rebuilding doorways, buildings, infrastructure, etc, to allow for wheelchair/mobility aid/etc access.

If they have to actually spend the money and put in the effort, if it's a pain in the ass to do it, they won't do it, but still pat themselves on the back for a sensory room that frequently doesn't accommodate all sensory disabilities anyway (a table of stim toys is nice, but it's not accessibility)

I was also thinking of access to green spaces. For some reason, people think 'of course you can't access a field in a wheelchair, so there's no point in complaining that it's inaccessible', when stiles, gates, bollards, narrow and intended footpaths, etc, are all choices that can be changed to improve accessibility for people with mobility aids.

Apologies, of course! This is important! People who don't design spaces to be inclusive for everyone are ableist!

[thisis--ableism]

I'm sick of hearing that something isn't ableism because a) disabled people weren't invited and b) no one is 'making' us participate

Maybe, here's a thought, maybe disabled people aren't participating or asking to participate because it's fucking inaccessible?

You could do things to make it accessible, especially for physically disabled people with mobility aids and/or equipment, but no one ever thinks about us, and then they bitch when we complain.

Yes, if you do nothing to make your space accessible, it's ableism.

Honestly, we need to stop being grateful for the scraps we get and start demanding they put the work in before we have to ask.

I'm going to let this ask stand on its own instead of providing any judgement, but I will provide commentary:

I don't think it's "especially" just for physical disabilities that places are inaccessible. I think that for all disabilities, different places are inaccessible for different reasons. I cannot go to many places because they are not accessible to me in terms of how they would interact with my sensory disability, not because they aren't built with accessibility in mind for the physically disabled people who attend events there.

[flgardening]

The Importance of Garden Accessibility

[concretesolutionllc]

Disability-Friendly Spaces: Perks Beyond Accessibility

Accessibility in commercial development spaces goes beyond mere convenience—it's about ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

In the United States alone, over 61 million adults live with a disability. This staggering statistic highlights the crucial need for accessibility in all facets of our society, particularly in commercial spaces. Let us explore the benefits of constructing accessible spaces extending beyond mere compliance.

[writtenbyivy]

accessible spaces

not every space has the ability to be accessible. i understand that. they may lack the financial resources to add an elevator, or maybe they don’t have room for a ramp. maybe they don’t have the staff to accommodate those who sign. sensory needs can be difficult to accommodate. it’s okay if not every space is accessible to everyone.

but if you’re going to claim to be an accessible space, actually be accessible. don’t advertise accessibility only for someone who needs accommodations to be turned away.

accessibility matters for more than a selling point for your product or business.

[museum-spaces]

Almost certainly a silly question but: is it weird to go to museums alone? I'm in my late 20s living in a big city with real museums for the first time. the only time I've ever been to one is on vacation with family as a teen and when visiting a partner in a europe. I don't really know anyone here yet but I really want to see some dinosaur bones and I'm not sure i want to wait around until I've made a friend to go look at them with.

Is it unusual to see an adult alone at a museum? Should I just go? Is it possible to make friends while looking at dinosaur bones? Is there museum etiquette about this? Is there other non-obvious museum etiquette someone who grew up in the wilds of northern Canada might not know???

Anon, no it is not weird at all.

In fact, you could go and make friends there totally either by talking to docents - the workers in the gallery space - or other guests because guess what, you ALL care about dinosaur bones.

Basic museum etiquette is this, and even these vary depending on where you are

Pay to enter - either buy a ticket or make a donation. if it is by donation and you don't have the funds, go in anyway.

match the volume of the museum - if it's quiet keep your voice to a conversational level, if its loud be loud if you want to.

DO NOT TOUCH unless it explicitly says you can touch, then go hog wild.

Do not get into conspiracy arguments even for fun with the staff - we have heard it all.

have fun.

AND THATS IT. Depending on the museum they may even have social meet-up events for young people or classes or lectures that you could attend with meet-and-greets afterwards for social interaction.

If its dinos I can guess at the museum/province. They'll love your enthusiasm even if it is quiet.

should Anon go to the museum alone

yes

also yes but in red

Voting ended onFeb 19, 2023

[bifinmediasres]

Bif Notes No. 24 Accessible Spaces

Bif Notes No. 24 Accessible Spaces

The disability community talks a lot about the need for accessible spaces. Often this is referring to parking or over all accessibility of public spaces. These are things that definitely need to be addressed. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve realized that there is another kind of accessible space that is just as important to me.

As I’ve grown into my disability identity over the years I’ve gotten a…

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