Access Denial Stair Closure at Ryerson U (2008)
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Uploaded by RyeAccess on Apr 15, 2008
In this peaceful demonstration, for a couple hours We closed down part of the staircase at Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) that statistically has the highest traffic flow in an attempt to show able-bodied people what it was like to be re-routed while trying to access entry to a facility. Although we may have irritated said able-bodied people once during their days, this happens constantly to people who have mobile disabilities.
For those of you who couldn't read the sign in the video, it says:
"In an attempt to give You an idea of what it is like to live with constant physical barriers, until further notice these STAIRS have intentionally been put OUT OF ORDER. On behalf of those with mobility disabilities, we'd apologize for any frustrations we've caused by slighty rerouting your day, But really, we aren't SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. This is what some people deal with Every day."
"Access Denial" was a collaborative final thesis project of a 4th year New Media student designed with the intent of developing awareness of how inaccessibility the various man-made structures and facilities are to those who have mobility disabilities, using Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) as the model. Someone who has a mobility disability, either temporary or long term, may rely on the aid of devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, cane, walkers, motorized scooters to get around, or they have a non-visible mobility disability such as heart conditions or arthritis. Another goal of the project was to prove that even though some facilities may claim to be "accessible", in reality they aren't.
For more information on how you can help make change, please visit www.RyeACCESS.ca
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Security wouldn't let us as it would have been in violation of the fire code (safety reasons).
robbruce1 3 years ago
but they could use the staircase 4 meters away...
faridk89 3 years ago
Next time, block the whole entire staircase!
oilsucks 3 years ago