An accessible world is an inclusive world | Stephen Cluskey | TEDxUCD
Accessibility will impact on all of us at some stage in our lives. Think about an older person with a bad hip or dodgy knee, a parent pushing a buggy, tourists dragging a heavy suitcase behind them, a deliveryman trying to get his hand trolley in and out of a place, and yes of course, people with disabilities.
The principle of universal design is a philosophy based on designing to be fully inclusive of everyone and these principles need to be ingrained in every part of government planning and decision-making to create a society in which everyone can thrive.
Stephen Cluskey is an award-winning entrepreneur, disability advocate and public speaker. Having suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury at the age of just 18, which left Stephen paralysed from the neck down, he has since gone on to achieve in a short time, more than most would in a lifetime. Stephen graduated with an Honours Degree in Business Studies from the Open University. He attended UCD to study Economics, after his accident, via the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning Programme and also studied in Dublin City University.
Stephen has started 2 award-winning businesses and 1 social enterprise. He offers a very unique, positive perspective on life, challenging individuals to realise that almost anything is possible with the right will and determination. Twitter: @StephenCluskey This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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This was literally THE BEST video I have ever seen in my entire life!!!
positive vibes to all the people that searched for motivational speech. 💖
This is the greatest motivational video I have ever listened to. I really needed it. Thank you Stephen!
What kind of individual would give this video a 'thumb down'?
What an inspiring message, bravo!
I am so proud of you Stephen.
Beautiful impressive amazing soul. Adversity and challenges in life help you grow and rebirth of of a amazing impressive soul to lovingly embrace the challenge. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.
We must hold on to hope and we must be greater than what we suffer.
Amazing perspective! Thank you Stephen!
Great, glad I found you!!
I love this motivation speeches.
That's right! Be relentless!
Great explanation. Straight to the point!
Good job, Stephen!
I find this really pleasing...
lovely video... it's truly so inspiring!!!!
Top man. Inspiration.
Great talk! Something that I've noticed is that a lot of accessibility ideas are well-intentioned but don't work. Replace the steps with a ramp? Ramps are great in a wheelchair, but a lot of walking people have trouble with ramps. I am one of those who can climb a ramp but not descend it unless it has a railing (or someone is walking next to me with a shoulder I can hold on to). The railing needs to be on my right side, as well. A lot of public staircases have a railing on one side, not on both. Ramps rarely have railings. There's this thing where people, when using the staircase as (temporary) storage case, they always put their things on the side of the staircase. People using the stairs as seating space, will sit on the sides of the staircase. Thus blocking access to the railing. (Everyone who's reading this. If you use the stairs as seating space of storage space - please sit in the middle of the staircase. Those of us who need the railing for climb or descend will thank you for your consideration.)
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C'mon really? Walking people have trouble with ramps? I don't buy it at all! At my office the people in wheel chairs have to WAIT for all the able bodied people to get out of the way so they can use the ramp. The able bodied people PREFER the ramp because it is easier! Just sayin'
Excellent thank you!
You are so gifted :)
Thats a real Mind opener!!!!!
Inspirational!!!
just beautiful
great speech
Nice inspiration video, subscribed to your channel!
this is so right
nice stuff here!
yes yes great!
Thumbs up!
THUMBS UP
Who is the gentlemen speaking ?
Yep; I try Not to patronize businesses/organizations that aren’t ADA compliant