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Creating a Barrier-Free World: Insights from Disability Advocate Leslie Davis
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What happens when an architectural enthusiast, world traveler, and disability advocate merges her passion with her profession? Meet Leslie Davis, who has spent the past 20 years coordinating disability services and making the world a more accessible place during her international travels. After being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, she transformed her personal experience with disability into a mission of educating and assisting businesses in becoming more accessible across the globe. As the chairperson of the city's Council for Community Accessibility, she sheds light on her inspiring journey of adapting to traveling with a disability.
Imagine living in a world where every new building is barrier-free. That's a reality in Hungary since 2005, thanks to their law requiring accessibility in all new structures. But, is that kind of legislation feasible or even beneficial in the US? Let's delve into that discussion and also discover how a German woman is transforming her town, one Lego-built ramp at a time. The conversation then takes a turn towards the intersection of accessibility and historic preservation, proving that modifications for accessibility can indeed be aesthetically pleasing.
From a conversation about a German woman named Goldman that creates lego ramps that blend seamlessly into any environment, to the story of an ancient Greek temple built with a ramp, this episode is a refreshing exploration of the world of accessibility and a perfect episode to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd). You'll be left marveling at how ancient civilizations valued accessibility and the potential for modern-day home modifications. Tune in, be inspired, and take away some special codes to get discounted wheelchair bag and wheelchair ramp. #IDPwD2023 #Disability #realestate #housing #podcasting
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