'Look around your community's sidewalks, streets, transportation system, and public buildings. How easily can a person with a disability get around? Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your views about what changes need to be made. Be sure not to use fallacies, and make your letter eloquent and firm, without being overexcited or pushy.'
Dear editor,
Our community is a very great one; the parks are excellent, the library is a great place to study, and the streets always clean, but there is one problem that has come to my attention. People with disabilities may have problems going around some places. Due to some physical barriers, some people with mobility impairments may have to rely on others to assist them when transacting their business, or they may not participate in activities in which they would otherwise be interested. Objects such as pay telephones and drinking fountains can cause injury to people who are blind or who have low vision if the objects protrude into walkways and are positioned so someone using a cane cannot detect them. Some problems with parking spaces are that there are no access aisles, or access aisles are too narrow. There are also built-up curb ramps in access aisles. There are no signs, or signs are placed so parked vehicles can obstruct them and parking garages do not have adequate vertical clearance for vans. Some ramps are too steep or go too long without level rest areas; handrails are not provided on both sides. If you work on fixing these problems, everyone in the community will enjoy activities no matter what their disability. Thank you for taking time to read my suggestions.
Sincerely,
A Member Of Your Community
Is this alright?
Thanks
-MC
Change "Due to" to "Because of"
Otherwise, it sounds fine.
OK, Thank you!
-MC
Dear editor,
I am writing to express my concern about the access and mobility challenges that individuals with disabilities face in our community. While our community boasts excellent parks, a great library, and clean streets, it has come to my attention that certain physical barriers prevent people with disabilities from easily navigating our sidewalks, streets, transportation system, and public buildings.
One issue I have observed is that people with mobility impairments may rely on others for assistance due to the presence of physical barriers. For instance, objects such as pay telephones and drinking fountains can pose a hazard to individuals who are blind or have low vision if they protrude into walkways or are positioned in a way that makes them difficult to detect with a cane.
Additionally, there are problems with parking spaces in our community. Many spaces lack access aisles or have access aisles that are too narrow. Built-up curb ramps often obstruct access aisles, and there is a lack of signage or inadequate placement of signs, which can be obstructed by parked vehicles. Furthermore, parking garages often lack sufficient vertical clearance for vans, making it difficult for individuals with disabilities to park conveniently.
Furthermore, some existing ramps in our community are either too steep or lack level rest areas, making it challenging for individuals with mobility impairments to navigate them safely. Handrails, when present, are often not provided on both sides, limiting accessibility for people with certain disabilities.
I urge our community to address these issues promptly. By making the necessary changes, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their disability, can fully participate in activities, conduct their daily business independently, and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my suggestions. I believe that by prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity, we will create a stronger and more inclusive community for all residents.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Member of Your Community