Sensing the disability- not just a stereotype

Paul Bogorin, radio host, guide dog user

Conclusions after the experience:

• Design standards in legislation, if they exist, should be followed to ensure accessibility standards.

• There is a need for a section related to inaccessibility reported by people with disabilities. For example, how someone in a wheelchair felt when they couldn’t access a hotel, etc.

• The necessity of analyzing a city/space in terms of accessibility is very important considering that a multitude of aspects can be assessed. This includes the level of accessibility for the specific needs of people with disabilities and the comprehensive opinions of other participants, such as politicians, individuals active in the non-governmental sector, and disability rights activists. Personally, I was amazed by the many nuances that emerged from such a meeting, which, to be honest, I didn’t think would be so diverse.

• I believe that a comprehensive analysis should be conducted from all perspectives. This includes the perspective of the person with disabilities as well as that of those who find themselves in their situation.