YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED AND MUST QUIT YOUR JOB
City
official: "It denies access to people with disabilities, but it
technically meets code. So there's nothing we can do."
Me: Fix your
broken code.
Laws
prevented women from voting & deemed Black people 3/5ths of a human being.
Just because
it's the law doesn't mean it's right.
Perpetuating
discrimination is NEVER following the rule of law.
DON’T BE AN ABLEISM ENABLER OR APOLOGIST
Every time I point out the evil of a brand new
shop accessed only by steps, I get an avalanche of apologist replies “maybe the
architect doesn’t know” about the ADA.
If an
architect is not aware of the Americans with Disabilities Act, (the law of the
land for a third of a century) then they are better suited for shoveling pig
poop than designing places and spaces for human beings.
Why are everyday people so aggressive about making lack of access the fault of people with disabilities?
Forgiving a business for not knowing it must serve all is as
ludicrous as forgiving a chef for not knowing to wash his hands after wiping
his heinie.
WITHOUT DISABILITY
I support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 100%
Sadly, 90% of the time I am bitterly disappointed because those framing it completely exclude disability.
I met with a
VP of DEI from a major university.
They point
blank said disability won't be part of its DEI for foreseeable future.
The blatant exclusion of disability from DEI -- MUST be
fixed.
People with disabilities
are by far the most under and unemployed of all marginalized groups.
Not because
of their disability, but because of structural ableism.
MARK – A CALL TO ACTION GLOBAL RELEASE OCTOBER 8, 2024
Thanks to award-winning producer-director Ron Small and the Bookman Family, I appear as America's Universal design expert in a 90-minute documentary.
"Mark -- A Call To Action" releases globally October 8th via streaming, digital, satellite and other outlets.
From Filmmaker Small:
I'm happy to share the DVD menu, with some bonus features not seen in the documentary.
Pre-order the DVD on Amazon.
Visit https://amzn.to/3L8UMyZ All proceeds benefit the #GLIDEFUND of The Mark Bookman Foundation.
I HAVE
GREATED A GO FUND ME ACCOUNT
I've spent more than three decades as an advocate for a better built environment for people with disabilities.
For several years, I have done more than $10,000 worth of pro bono work in the disability community.
I have an opportunity to join the family of the late Mark Bookman + Emmy-winning documentary maker Ron Small for a series of events previewing "Mark -- A Call to Action" in Tokyo.
The film portrays Mark's work as a global disability inclusion leader, based in Tokyo.
Bound for PBS, it also is a call to action for all architects, planners, engineers and more -- to create cities and places where all people with disabilities can access all housing, workplaces, schools, parks, arts, shopping, transit and more.
I am budgeting $4,000 for roundtrip airfare (economy, smallest seat), hotel (pod style, lowest cost), transportation (public transit where possible) and meals (low cost street food).
My amount of pro bono work means that for the first time in my life, I am seeking support to help cover the expense of my travel for research.
In addition to the premieres, I will be meeting with key leaders in the disability community in Japan.
Many feel Japan's commitment to Universal Design is creating inclusion for people with disabilities that rivals that opened by the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.
My photography of innovative design and lifelong contacts made during my 10-day visit will inform dozens of articles and hundreds of social media posts.
I have written stories about best urban design practices to accommodate wheelchair users.
I have
worked as a town planner to create better sidewalks, parks, transit and housing
for people with disabilities.
I created a
groundbreaking course on Universal Design at the highly rated University of
Miami School of Architecture.
I make
dozens of social media posts each day of the year -- sharing ideas for
inclusion and equity in civic spaces.
Your support
will allow me to continue to be a leader in planning and design of communities
that are accessible to all.
TO TELL DISABILITY POSITIVE STORIES
I put on my
public relations hat and l reached out to friends at WSVN to pitch the story of
Rhonel Cinous' virtual flight to the moon.
Reporter
Kevin Ozebek delivered a pitch perfect story
I hope
everyone -- from space exploration fans to those who champion equity and
inclusion for people with disabilities – will share this story.
Rhonel's work with the Artemis1 crew for NASA was made possible by the amazing folks at the United Spinal Association.
Brilliant
Chief Marketing Officer Tom Scott led this.
United
Spinal's leadership by CEO Vincenzo Piscopo is opening new horizons for people
with disabilities.
I’m proud to work with a client as successful at United Spinal.
Here’s the story:
