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this post was submitted on 21 Jun 2025
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I don't know how much you've traveled, but outside "Western" countries it gets bad really fast for anyone in a wheelchair. Like sidewalks in many places go from non-existent to completely unusable to walk, let alone wheel. Ramps? If you're lucky there's a 30 degree ramp. Elevators? Good luck, maybe standing room. Accessible toilets? Lol. Paratransit? I suppose you could hitch a ride as the bus swings by, barely stopping long enough for people to jump on. That's if there is transit in the first place. Kneeling buses, buses with ramps? Good fucking luck.
From what I've seen, it would be hell in a wheelchair, or having any mobility or other accessibility issues in 90% of the world.
I'm not saying its perfect here, not by any means (I've worked in the accessibility space, so I do know a bit.) However, it is a whole different world here in the west.
That said, fuck Anthrocon for doing that to you.