Category: Accessibility
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Position
The longer I stay at my childhood home, the more details pop and need to be taken care of. I realized I needed another grabbing bar outside of my shower.…
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Bars & Chairs
In light of the new year approaching, here are a few thoughts about what it takes for me to drink. To celebrate my return from Texas, I went out with…
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Buttons
I love buttons. That is, physical buttons. It’s childish, but I like pushing them. One of the first things I’ve noticed here in the U.S is that most doors have…
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Wheelchair Access
I don’t use a wheelchair. I can walk, and it’s pretty much the only exercise I’m doing. The only place in which I shamelessly ask for a wheelchair is the…
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Crosswalks
I really don’t enjoy walking, as it involves moving my legs and carrying my own body weight (plus the occasional backpack) around, while trying to avoid obstacles of many kinds.…
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The Shower
When I walked into my new room at one of the residence halls, I was delighted to discover the best shower ever built on planet earth. Not only was it…
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Elevators
I hate stairs. I was never great at the activity of using them, they always feel like an unnecessary risk, and they aren’t fun. I’ve spent much time in my…
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Mic’d
I landed in Austin, Texas this Friday, for a semester. I’ve discussed the needed accommodations with the responsible departments, and still was somewhat worried. I’m not used to getting live…
