What is Accessibility? [CC]

#ICYMI Accessibility means more than ramps, accessibility means different things to different people, everyone deserves accessibility; considering access in physical and online designs, allowing for and/or providing reasonable accomodations, equal access and safe spaces. What does accessibility mean to YOU? [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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Hello, hello! My name is Annie, my pronouns are she/her, and I'm a QWoC, body positive, disabled spoonie. I create videos five days a week (as long as my health allows) usually introspective topics, social topics, disability, body image, sex/gender/dating, feminism, etc, as well as a variety of music/artistic media, tags/challenges, and day-in-the-life vlogs.

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[theannieelainey]

Still thinking of more (will probably keep adding, but feel free to comment yours!):
-Automatic doors and/or handicap buttons to open automatic doors for people with difficulty opening doors themselves
-Plenty of options for seating, for people that risk injury or experience pain from standing (with or without a mobility device)
-Wheelchair accessible restrooms (hopefully more than one and if there isn't, please only use it if you need it or in cases of emergency, as it is a limited source)
-Braille print outs
-Various food options at events in consideration of those with allergies and other dietary restrictions/needs
-Pre-prepared, pre-cut foods for those unable to do it themselves

[JuiceMyRandomness]

i love how you started the video "and when im talking about accessibility, I'm not just talking about ramps" that is such a common mindset people have when you talk about how accessible a place is. I work with individuals with a range of disabilities and these topics are so important to us to make sure everyone is enjoying life and feels included and not struggling to access anything i think we are a long way off in society but changes are happening i hope they continue and the progression speeds up so these issues become a thing of the past..

[letsdisappeartogether]

I really like how Annie added in Autism because I am someone with Autism and I don't know if I am accepted as a person with a disability

[kittydemon]

For myself with a corn allergy and MCS it means fragrance free areas and waiting rooms. Especially at doctors offices, I had to call 200 optometrists to schedule an eye exam.

[AwkwardlyAutistic]

Freaking love this video!! Gonna add one thing though. Being accessible means you know the ADA law about service dogs and NOT DISTRACTING THEM ON PURPOSE because you're "testing" their training

[craftgrrl]

I am a young adult with multiple chronic illnesses living in a small town. I use a wheelchair for longer outings and a cane for shorter ones or for around the house. Something that has been bothering me SO MUCH lately is how the streets around my house are not at all wheelchair friendly, at least not if I want to self-propel instead of having someone push me. There are no sidewalks whatsoever and the streets all have a convex shape to them (probably to help water drain to the curbs during the rainy season) that means every time I try to wheel forward I have to fight with my wheelchair not to go careening into the curb. This means that on really bad energy days I am trapped inside my house unless someone else can help me, stripping me of any independence.

[zennmomma]

Accessibility means being able to safely access transit within my city. Being able to see the best doctors including those who chose a second floor unit in a building with no elevator (why?!?!?). And amen to automatic doors. A button to push, clear access free of thick door matts... These little things make a huge difference to those like me with mobility struggles.

[BickylaBiscuit]

I adored this so much! I've made it my mission this year to learn Auslan (Australian Sign Language) so I can be more accessible & intersectional myself!

& also I just wanted to add, just FYI: you've really encouraged me (a spoonie wheelchair user) on your channel to identify as a disabled woman. It's taken me a long time to get to a place where I feel comfortable coming out as disabled, after almost a decade of having severe chronic pain & chronic fatigue, I've only really gone public w/ my chronic illness about a year ago & identified as having a disability, because before that I didn't know if I had the right to? Which is absurd now thinking about it, but you know how society loves to screw with your identity & self worth. Thank you for being a part of that process of healing.

You rock. <3 -Victoria Acuña

[Gleamiarts]

For me, accessibility is somewhere where it isn't too loud and important announcements are written as clear text and people are patient and helpful without being condescending or patronising.

[MyFsShow]

This video is one of the most informative videos that i've ever watched, i think everyone should watch it now i know more about this amazing topic! Because you are fighters and all of you have my support and i know you have others people too! The world is changing and is changing for good!

[iwamineshuu]

I'm autistic and a chronic pain patient, so it's interesting how these intersection. Though, I'm lucky that my legs often do just fine, the only times I've had to use my wheelchair have been hell since I can't go up any of the ramps at my college myself and it's embarrassing as hell for some random to help you. Furthermore, I've gotten trapped in the elevator because it was too small to turn around in, ugh. Thank you for the video.

[Rithene]

Handrails! Preferably handrails that are not made out of material that becomes scorching hot in the summer. And card readers at checkouts that are actually low enough to use if you're a short person in a wheelchair.

[anik]

Very nice video. People should aware of every single things about this

[notavailableTV]

Disabilities, is an issue that needs more coverage! I am so happy you made this! Keep it up! xd

[Teencat]

This is absolutely wonderful, informative and inclusive.
Thank you to those who took part in the making of this video!

[djlawlz]

I love this video! Accessibility means different things to everyone and we should make things accessible. I'm not a fan of being left out of a social life, and I've lost people because they were sick of me taking longer trying to get somewhere once a wheelchair or not being able to read.

[karakamos]

This is so informative & helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[Amy-pbyg]

I love this soo much! and yes there is more that needs to be included but this is so brilliant! Thank you guys for making this amazing and important video!

[Beebeefroggy]

Thank you for making these videos! They are so wonderful!

[sallypal]

Annie, Ricki, James and Emily, this was super helpful. Thank you for making this video. It was clear and to the point. I am currently working to update my arts website to be accessible. I have a long way to go. But it's a work in progress. Thanks for your thoughtfulness in conveying this info to those of us without a disability but who want to be inclusive.