Campaign
Exclusively Public?
Rebecca Farren
Popularity
This is the 3rd most popular campaign
If I asked you if you’d count the average wheelchair user as a member of the public hopefully you’d say “Yes definitely!”, and in 1995 the Disability Discrimination Act promised to ensure this. It states that all public places should make at least moderate changes to their facilities and services so they can be provided to disabled users. However, wheelchair users are constantly finding that these ‘moderate’ changes aren’t enough. Most of the time, just being able to get into a public place simply isn’t adequate. How would you feel if you couldn’t join your mates going out having fun? Most wheelchair users find that even going to the shops is difficult. What use is having access into the shop if the isles aren’t wide enough, or the shelves are too high?! Similar problems are encountered in other public places on a daily basis. Stop exclusiveness in public places. Now.
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It seems that disabled people have to fight so hard to be treat equal, it's rong on so many levels. I want to be treat the same as anyone else, not differently!
Nattelie, 03 October 2008 21:53
Hope it works.
Ellen, 03 October 2008 21:46
we are all equal so we should all be treat as equals,both able dodied and disabled too,you have my vote 100%
pete blount, 03 October 2008 21:11
In answer to Paul's comment: In answer to all of your questions, well, why not? And also, i'd never really thought about lowering the height of post boxes or bars in pubs. Thanks for the ideas! ;)
Rebecca Farren, 03 October 2008 20:43
I couldn't agree more. Having been in a wheelchair for a short time after breaking my ankle I realised how difficult it was to do 'normal' things.
Lucy Dempster, 03 October 2008 20:02
best of luck with this and i hope you get to the judges and i ll spread the word of your campaign x x
pink princess, 03 October 2008 19:46
In answer to Paul's comment: In answer to all of your questions, well, why not? And also, i'd never really thought about lowering the height of post boxes or bars in pubs. Thanks for the ideas! ;)
Rebecca Farren, 03 October 2008 19:33
The able and the disabled sh ould have equal access to everything and everywhere
valerie groombridge, 03 October 2008 19:29
Woooo! Well done chick, I'll get other people to vote too!!! xXx
Emma, 03 October 2008 19:05
"What use is having access into the shop if the isles aren’t wide enough, or the shelves are too high?! Similar problems are encountered in other public places on a daily basis. Stop exclusiveness in public places. Now." Does this mean that all shelves, in all stores, should be at wheelchair height? Does it mean pubs should have the bar lowered to allow wheelchair uses to rest an elbow on it whilst drinking? Do all Post boxes in the country need lower orifices so wheelchair users can reach them? I mean, where does it end? Compulsory subtitles on all movies at cinemas, so deaf people can 'hear' what is going on? I firmly believe in assisting the lesser able, within reason, but there is a percentage of people who will not rest until the above (jocular) suggestions are made reality.
Paul, 03 October 2008 18:48
Great campaign :)
Dippychick, 03 October 2008 17:26
Up to 10th now within a few hours. Thanks to those from MSE, PassionFord and VPCUK for voting aswell! Spammers reported
M, 03 October 2008 17:19
Just voted, Rebecca i would like to wish you all the best in your campaign
Kev Ward, 03 October 2008 15:48
being diable myself, i really think its a really bad getting in to places, good luck
richard tregonning, 03 October 2008 15:22
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I think everyone knows whatever is done to improve things needs to make things better for everyone. Where space inside a shop won't allow for lower shelves they could offer help. Where space is smaller aswell. Noones unrealistic about what can be done especially in small places but a bit more consideration wouldnt hurt. Everyone having access means those who can't bend aswell so that would mean there would need to be some flexibility with heights of displays and things like bars would just need an easier to access area, not all low down.
A, 03 October 2008 21:54