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Post by mona on Sept 2, 2017 11:10:05 GMT -5
Hey there, I really appreciate when playgrounds are designed in a way that encourages all kids to play together. When I saw this swing for little wheelchair users and especially the sign, I didn't know whether to laugh or to cry, though... The sign prohibits explicitly nondisabled children to use it. In addition, the term "minusválido" is used which is not considered to be correct anymore. I had some difficulties to explain the whole thing to my daughter. 😕 Nice try... Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 13:54:43 GMT -5
"El camino al infierno esta asfaltado de buenas intenciones"
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Post by shape on Sept 2, 2017 15:04:11 GMT -5
mona, spain is different... That's so "inclusive". What is sad is that I'm not surprised... 😒
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Post by mona on Sept 3, 2017 2:38:17 GMT -5
shape, I actually was surprised. Maybe I have to add that I lived some time in Spain (before the economical crisis), am married to a Spanish guy, my children have the Spanish nationality and I consider the place where this playground is situated as my second hometown. The local tv channel offers its program in sign language, with subtitles, audio description and sometimes in simple language. So it is super inclusive. It is incredible that there was apparently no one realling thinking when they designed this.
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Post by shape on Sept 3, 2017 7:20:36 GMT -5
shape , I actually was surprised. Maybe I have to add that I lived some time in Spain (before the economical crisis), am married to a Spanish guy, my children have the Spanish nationality and I consider the place where this playground is situated as my second hometown. The local tv channel offers its program in sign language, with subtitles, audio description and sometimes in simple language. So it is super inclusive. It is incredible that there was apparently no one realling thinking when they designed this. We have so many not-thinking heads here... It's sad, but even when trying to be inclusive, they do things like that... 😑 |
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Post by mona on Sept 10, 2017 6:15:13 GMT -5
I have also found a positive example. No signs, just a more accessible thing to play with:  |
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Post by mona on Sept 10, 2017 6:19:51 GMT -5
And here comes another thing I discovered in Spain. Does this cart for wheelchair users exist in other countries, too? Never seen it in Germany.  |
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Post by nordic on Sept 10, 2017 8:36:34 GMT -5
And here comes another thing I discovered in Spain. Does this cart for wheelchair users exist in other countries, too? Never seen it in Germany. I've seen them in larger supermarkets, e.g. Sky or Kaufland. They probably make more sense there than in the tiny shops of crowded European city centers that are hard enough to navigate with a wheelchair alone already. A little off topic: I visited one of those stylish fashion boutiques last week. They had plenty of space. But someone decided that it would be a great idea to place a large display table an arm's length away from the elevator. The table was massive, impossible to move and about two times the width of the elevator doors. Naturally, they neatly centered it so squeezing through was an equal challenge on either side. It was a great chance to show off my steering skills. Moral of the story: One fool is enough to break even the best inclusive design. |
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Post by shape on Sept 10, 2017 9:25:28 GMT -5
nordic, can I use "One fool is enough to break even the best inclusive design."  Great quote!!
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Post by nordic on Sept 10, 2017 11:13:37 GMT -5
nordic, can I use "One fool is enough to break even the best inclusive design." Great quote!! Sure, just be sure to use one of those color gradients like they have on Facebook as background. Or a picture of a sundown.  |
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Post by Emma on Sept 10, 2017 11:27:18 GMT -5
And here comes another thing I discovered in Spain. Does this cart for wheelchair users exist in other countries, too? Never seen it in Germany. View AttachmentThat's kind of cool I wonder if it works for anyone. My husband just uses a regular shopping cart. He explains that you don't need to be able to push your chair with two hands if you are holding onto a cart. One hand on the wheel pushes and you steer the cart (and your chair) with the other hand. |
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Post by mona on Sept 10, 2017 13:31:24 GMT -5
lemons, I wondered how useful it is, too.
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Great quote!!
