Comments on: Challenging Life as an Ambulatory Wheelchair User in College

By: Raisa

Raisa — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:33:38 +0000

Such an impactful testimony. Truly, truly moved by your experience and hate that accessibility was such an issue. It’s so easy for these things to go unnoticed or for us to even not care, so I’m glad you shared your story ♡

By: John P.

John P. — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:53:22 +0000

So very well written. This really opened my eyes to problems on campus I have never faced and sadly never noticed. I can’t help but feel ashamed that the pathways that I traversed to class were poorly maintained, unprotected, and oftentimes inaccessible nightmares for my fellow classmates. Having to beg and fight tooth and nail for access ramps, handicap friendly pathways, and operational door buttons makes me wonder if the administration cares for anything other than more parking spaces for more paying students.

By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:21:37 +0000

This was so well written and very informative! Accessibility is important everywhere but especially in schools.

By: Samson

Samson — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:00:17 +0000

This article points out a lot of accessibility issues that most abled college students dont even think about. Of course the stairs to the elevator are baffling, but until this I never realized that a lack of safe sidewalks could mean so much. Students should not have to nag their college to let them safely and comfortably navigate campus; it’s insane that accessibility isn’t front-of-mind when designing and building campuses. Great reminder that just because a space is “walkable” does not mean it is accessible. Wonderful article, thank you for sharing.

By: Roman

Roman — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:50:12 +0000

Such a well-written piece highlighting the struggles so many people aren’t privy to unless they have someone close to them with the same mobility devices. I especially resonated with every single bit that simply brought to light the corners the government/other institutions will cut (especially in dangerous ways) to be “ADA Compliant”.

By: Finnley

Finnley — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:44:20 +0000

Super informative and insightful for me! Very well written and has inspired me to keep an eye out for accessibility accommodations (or lack thereof) in the future!

By: Nathasha Alvarez

Nathasha Alvarez — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 20:10:35 +0000

Great job!