I am speaking to the US Department of Transportation about disabilities issues -- chronic illness, specifically -- on Friday afternoon. This stems from my comment that those of us with invisible disabilities need more than wheelchair ramps to make the transportation system in America user-friendly. My immediate thought is clean restrooms. But what else do you need from the Department of Transportation?
Come on. Speak through me. Be heard. Jennifer
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Places to sit down. There are usually places on the buses/trains/etc, but it can be really hard in the wait areas. I have had Penn Station security guards tell me not to even sit on the floor. For many of us with chronic illness, standing for too long is tough -- as I am sure you are already aware
ReplyDeleteI think there needs to be better signs on where elevators are and how to move (if on a wheelchair) through areas where they have those stiff arms. My wife always has a hard time at New York City Penn State. On the other hand, NJ Transit does a very good job with wheelchair users. If the train is approaching the platform, a conductor always sees her, grabs the "bridge" and let her take her time getting on the train. - Samir
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