Nearly everyone faces hardships and difficulties at one time or another. But, for people with disabilities, barriers can be more frequent and have an impact on their daily lives. There are often many factors in a person’s environment that, through their absence or presence, limit functioning and often enhance a disability. Below are some of the common challenges we face every day. We invite you to take a glimpse at The World Through Our Eyes.
There are often not enough handicap spots. They also may not be wide enough or on a slope. …until you get to the other side.
(Notice the step up)It’s disheartening when
parking spaces are abused.It’s disheartening when parking spaces are abused. Parking lot surfaces can be quite a challenge when they are not maintained.
Door Challenges
Some doors are friendly… …but often we have to pull to enter.
Other Examples
Some doors can be easy to enter but difficult to exit
The handicap stall is often the last one in line. Our units often don’t fit well enough to make maneuvering manageable Mirror height is often overlooked.
Elevators often don’t work during emergencies. There is not an accessible area at this counter. Some places can’t provide access. Challenges such as this require
us to ask for assistance.Just because it says it is, doesn’t mean it is. This scenario presents quite a safety issue.
The first mission of Songow is to provide a real-life view of the challenges that people with physical disabilities face on a daily basis. Songow also seeks to ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided equal access and reasonable accommodations appropriate to their disability. With this twofold mission in mind, Songow is pleased to provide two services that will benefit your business, your employees, and your customers.
Subscribe to My Newsletter
Consider subscribing if you don’t want to miss it when new posts go up!!