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The Invisible Wait: My Frustrating Encounter with Wheelchair Assistance at the Airport!

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Author – Neha Kapoor The plane had landed, the seatbelt sign was off, and the usual post-flight bustle filled the cabin. As someone who now uses a wheelchair, I settled in, knowing the wait for assistance would likely be longer than most passengers. But what I experienced at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport wasn’t the usual […]

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Enhancing Accessibility: The Role of Assistive Technology in Built Environment

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Envisage a world where you go to a lush and spacious park with a soothing pleasant atmosphere and here you see people with very different backgrounds enjoying this fabulous park. In this place you can hear different languages, see people from different ethnicities, smell the clean air with the freshness of flowers, observe the homeless

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Universal Design: Why Every Architect Needs to Be on Board

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Author- Anubha Singhal Imagine a world where everyone can move freely and confidently through their environment, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. This is the power of Universal Design (UD). UD goes beyond just ramps and accessible bathrooms; it’s a philosophy of creating spaces that are usable by everyone, to the greatest extent possible. From

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India’s Stairway to Heaven: A Hilarious (and Slightly Exaggerated) Look at Accessibility Hurdles

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Author- Peter Gibson Imagine navigating the vibrant tapestry of India, from bustling government offices to ancient temples, from modern schools to charming heritage sites. Sounds enchanting, doesn’t it? But for many people with disabilities, this enchanting landscape can morph into a Bollywood tragedy filled with impassable steps, narrow doorways, and missing handrails.   The Gatekeepers

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