Worldwide rights and protections for the disABLED
The UN has just agreed on the text for the treaty that would protect the rights of people with disABILITIES. Final passage of the treaty is expected to occur next month, and all the countries who agree will sign. The US won't because the ADA already provides sufficient protections.
Then why is it that after 16 years there are business that still do not provide accessible entrances?
Public transportation with no ramps?
No sidewalks, or sidewalks with lightpoles sticking right through the middle?
It's slightly frustrating to be standing outside in a rainstorm, hair dripping, clothes soaked, can't open a door obviously because the push button isn't there, isn't working, or was placed too high and people just aren't around to lend a hand. Wet.
This is my USA under the ADA with all the protections it affords. Do I feel oppressed? Nah. I'm too stubborn, and I'm glad that this treaty has finally been realized. Now others will get a chance. Maybe, they won't have to feel trapped.
