How To Make Your Apartment Handicap Accessible
It's no mystery that there is an uncountable number of types of people. In order to be the best we can, we need to be able to accommodate those with disabilities or who are handicapped. Being able to live where you want should never be an issue. Whether it's creating doorways that are a certain number of inches wide for disability access, installing grab bars to aid those who are wheelchair-bound or have weaker legs, handicap parking spaces, having personal alarm systems, etc. There are even government-mandated regulations to include those who are handicapped like the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and more. Living shouldn't be limited so here's Smartland's guide on how to make your apartment handicap accessible!
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I love living in an ideal world as I see her descriptions disBILITY HAPPENED i want to spend as little as possible yet improved in many areas that are problems now like front stairs, bathroom on sexond floor etc.
People in the disability community dislike the word "handicapped" because it is an outdated euphemism. The phrases "accessible" or "wheelchair or disability friendly" are typically preferred. Also, we are not "wheelchair bound," we are "wheelchair users." Otherwise, great and informative video.
@okgreat252
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
You fit a lot of helpful tips in a short amount of time! Thank you!
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Good advice, but I'd prefer it coming from an individual with a disability as they are less likely to use inappropriate terms like "wheelchair bound" and "handicapped".
It's the law...not something that is 'surprisingly tough'. I realize this is an old video...but now ramps are part of modern home builds.
Nice intro to accessible housing but the language used in the video is cringe worthy. “Handicapped” and “wheelchair bound” are not terms most wheelchair users prefer; our wheelchairs give us independence, we’re not confined to them. You can also just say, “accessible,” when referring to physical spaces or “disabled,” when referring to people with disabilities. 🧑🏻🦼
@kagitsune
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the language is quite outdated
@madisonhyzdu6245
2 жыл бұрын
I cringed several times. I think we did a good job of informing them. Hopefully they change their lingo when interacting with disabled individuals in the future. :)
It’s disability not handicapped.
It’s good to use inclusive language and avoid ableist language, but this stuff is quickly becoming a minefield. I don’t expect people to be perfect, far from it. Unless is corporate or government communications, I don’t care for small mistakes.