THE FUTURE IS INCLUSIVE

HERE’S HOW WE GET THERE

Kleo King, United Spinal’s Accessibility Services Senior Vice President, is a primal force for access.

She consults with governments and businesses on why they must make their built environments work for everyone.

“We always tell states and cities that code is the floor, not the ceiling. 

Their building codes can require more than the ADA,” says Kleo. 

“In New York City, 100% of entrances have to be accessible – more than the 60 percent required by the ADA.”

And it’s an ongoing battle.

“We need to constantly educate architects and builders about really good inclusive design practices,” she says. 

But when something is built right, it’s a joy to use. 

“Think of airports where you walk or roll around divides for privacy — there are no doors.

That approach could remove heaving, obstructing doors in many public facilities.” 

Then, accessibility would be gracefully inclusive.