UNIVERSAL DESIGN IS THE MOST DURABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUILD

PLUS, PEOPLE LOVE IT. THEY PICK RAMPS OVER STEPS BY A HUGE MARGIN

The end of the line — Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station.

It has ramps & steps.

90% use the ramp.

Proof positive that Universal Design works even for those who are not disabled.

So why can’t more stations have ramps?

UNIVERSAL DESIGN IS THE MOST DURABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND COST EFFICIENT WAY TO BUILD – ESPECIALLY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

THOSE THAT RESIST IT DO SO AT THEIR OWN (ANTIQUATED) PERIL

The end of the line — Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station.

It has ramps & steps.

90% use the ramp.

Proof positive that Universal Design works even for those who are not disabled. So why can’t more stations have ramps?

DISABILITY VISIBILITY PROJECT – PHOTO IMAGE NUMBER 100

CONEY ISLAND JULY 4, 2026

Disability Visibility July 4, 2026 at the original Nathan’s hot dogs Coney Island. Celebrating diversity as part of our nation’s 250th.

Annual hot dog eating contest took place right around the corner.