- Of the 193 members of the United Nations, 164 signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, agreeing to provide access as a right for all people to effectively participate in society, but many fall short when it comes to outdoor spaces.
- Researchers reviewed accessibility features provided by UNESCO Biosphere Reserves for physical, sensory, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
- They found that while more than half of the Reserves provide access for people with some physical disabilities, most do not appear to accommodate sensory, cognitive, or mental disabilities.
Sorry if I’m being dense here. I think i understand that it’s difficult to navigate these public areas with various ailments (wheelchair, sight, etc).
I think what I’m fundamentally struggling with is that some of the public areas feel…exorbitant to convert? Like, how do you convert a mountain trail to be wheelchair accessible, and safe for those less sighted?
Or, am I over indexing on the totality, and the goal is simply “some more would be nice” (like beach trails with auditory stations)?