• gmtom@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Especially compared to Europe?

    What? Europe very sound protection for the disabled. Putside of historical buildings built before disability care you won’t find better access anywhere.

    I get America is pretty good too, but your comment makes it sound like Europe is a nightmare for the disabled.

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      1 year ago

      Not sure about how good or bad it is in the US, but in the Netherlands (a place that is known for good infrastructure) it’s definitely not perfect.

      I never realised until we got a baby and I started walking with a stroler. Way too often the sidewalk is inaccessible because of cars or bicycles. Also lots of places without ramps or elevators.

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        1 year ago

        You have a sidewalk, that is obstructed sometimes. Having a sidewalk puts in like the top 10% of countries instantly lol

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      1 year ago

      America has way more wheelchair ramps due to the critically obese population, so the statement is still mostly true.

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      1 year ago

      I get that Europe is pretty good too, but the OP makes it sound like America is a nightmare for the disabled.

      You do see my point, you just don’t like it.