Tip of the Iceberg

I was just thinking about all of the different aspects of accessibility and how far this concept of accessibility awareness reaches.

Right now I am looking into basic Accessibility Awareness.  Focusing in on thinking about accessibility which I hope will create discussion on What is Accessibility.  This is just the tip of the iceberg…

Other topics to look into include:

* Accessibility within Society

* Accessibility in the Virtual World

* Accessibility for the Consumer

* Accessibility for the Employee

*Accessibility for the Employer

* Accessibility of Basic Needs (food, water, shelter)

* Accessibility to Health Care

* Accessibility Laws and Procedures

* Accessibility Advocacy

So many thoughts at this moment… I am sure I will add to this list as I go along…but I think it is best to take it one step at a time. 🙂

The most frustrating question.

As I have been trying to find ways to make environments more accessible or learning about accessibility in so called ‘accessible’ environments the most annoying question I am asked is:

Do you need accessibility?

I was working on an concert for people of all abilities and while setting up the space I requested there be a space for someone with a wheelchair.  I was then asked if I was expecting someone in a wheelchair.

At McDonalds I asked about the hearing/speech accessibility in the drive thru.  I was then asked ‘why, do you need it?’

Working with a web designer and asking them to make the website more ‘accessible’…  the web designer responds ‘I don’t think that is necessary’

Is a place accessible if they are not accessible all the time?

Is a place accessible if you have to ask for accessibility?

Is it possible to be too accessible?