#wheelchairs — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #wheelchairs, aggregated by home.social.
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#CommunityGardens in #Ontario Parks That Welcome Everyone
by Andrew Boyd, March 22, 2026
"Picture a garden where pathways welcome #wheelchairs and #walkers with smooth, wide surfaces. Where raised beds bring vibrant tomatoes and fragrant herbs to comfortable heights for everyone. Where sensory experiences of soil, sunshine, and growing things aren’t limited by mobility or ability. That’s the promise of #accessible community gardens in #OntarioParks.
"These thoughtfully designed spaces transform traditional gardening into an inclusive activity where families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities can dig, plant, and harvest side by side. You’ll find gardens with wheelchair-accessible raised beds at shoulder height, tactile plant markers in braille, and gently graded paths that eliminate barriers between you and nature’s therapeutic benefits.
"Ontario’s accessible community gardens aren’t just about physical access—they’re about belonging. They’re neighborhood gathering spots where retired teachers share #composting wisdom with young families, where #AdaptiveTools make planting possible for arthritic hands, and where the simple joy of watching seedlings sprout creates connections across generations and abilities."
"Whether you’re seeking a peaceful outdoor activity, looking to grow your own fresh vegetables, or searching for meaningful community connection, these gardens offer something remarkable: green spaces designed with everyone in mind. From Toronto’s urban plots to gardens nestled in smaller communities, accessible gardening opportunities are blooming across the province, waiting for you to join in. The soil doesn’t judge, and neither do these welcoming spaces—they simply invite you to grow."
#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleGardens #AccessibleSpaces #TorontoON #EastviewGardens #OttawaON #LandsdownePark #HamiltonON #GagePark #NottawasagaBluffs #AlgonquinPark #RondeauON #BarrieON #Awenda #SpendTimeOutdoors #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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And now more tires are sorted and labeled!! Thanks to today's volunteers! #GOATspace #Makerspaces #oakland #wheelchairs
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Wheelchair tire sorting in progress! #GOATspace #wheelchairs #makerspaces #Oakland
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Lovely day at GOAT Space in Oakland, with pizza, donuts, farmers' market fruit, and volunteers sorting and marking tools! #GOATspace #makerspaces #wheelchairs #oakland
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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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#US - #AccessibleTrails #NationalWildlifeRefuge
"A trail accessible to those with #disabilities including individuals in #wheelchairs. These trails include a wide, hard surface without steep inclines.
https://www.fws.gov/activity/accessible-trails
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NWR #WheelchairAccessibleTrails #Accessibility #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion
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GOAT Space is OPEN!
10-4 today,! DM me, ring the doorbell, etc.
Doorbell is on the gate on 10th Street in Oakland, behind the Bookmark Bookstore at 10th and Broadway.
https://www.openassistivetech.org/wheelchair-cushion-giveaway/#GOATspace #OpenAssistiveTech #DisabilityJustice #wheelchairs #Oakland
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Tune-Up Tuesday, tomorrow June 2 at the Disability Cultural Center in SF! 1:30-4:30pm, 165 Grove St. (Civic Center). Bring your wheelchair, rollator, or other mobility gear for a free inspection and maintenance (and a free toolkit!) #DisabilityJustice #SanFrancisco #wheelchairs #accessibility
https://disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/tune-up-tuesday-june-2026/
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Smart #wheelchairs are being developed that can navigate their users through an environment. The focus remains on keeping them affordable and reliable for everyday users. spectrum.ieee.org/autonomous-s...
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Obligatory photo of light snow on Tavistock’s old railway line cycle path, snow and ice doesn’t go well with chronic illness, wobbly legs and wheelchairs, but managed to get out briefly, West #Devon. #Wheelchairs #disability #photography
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Use a walker, rollator, scooter, or wheelchair? I'm running a free afternoon workshop this Wednesday at the #SFDCC, to provide free lights, reflectors, glow in the dark stuff, and other safety (and fun) visibility options to add to your mobility devices! Register here:
https://disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/been-seen-on-halloween/ #disability #Wheelchairs # -
These kittens want YOU to donate to support DIY, free, open source assistive technology! Read about what we're doing at Grassroots Open Assistive Tech!! https://www.openassistivetech.org/fundraiser-for-goat/ #GOAT #OpenSource #AssistiveTech #wheelchairs #powerchairs #DIY #RightToRepair
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#Wheelchair Users Are Finally Winning the #RightToRepair
State laws are forcing #privateequity–backed firms—which can make buyers wait months—to allow DIY fixes
In 2022 survey by the consumer advocacy network PIRG, 40% of wheelchair users reported waiting 7 weeks or longer for repairs—more than seven weeks of lost mobility and autonomy.
Power #wheelchairs in #UnitedStates are under control of duopoly: National Seating & Mobility and Numotion, both owned by private equity.
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/08/power-wheelchair-duopoly-right-repair-law/ -
#DOJ finally files #ADA accomodation case in #SanFrancisco against #Uber that most govt entities have ignored and sat on for well over a decade...
In the complaint, the US Dept. of Justice
claimed that Uber drivers “routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including individuals who travel with #ServiceAnimals or who use stowable #Wheelchairs."The complaint also alleged that drivers oft
“insult and demean people with disabilities or ask them inappropriate questions.”Travis Kalanick debuted so-called #rideshare car & limo service in San Francisco in 2010 claiming it was "revolutionary" idea and unlike regulated #taxis, the #WallStUnicorn has never been in compliance with #disability accomodations since, yet finally gets challenged in 2025 under #Drumpf administration enforcement effort...
Perhaps some #DJT #baksheesh will be forthcoming.to forestall case?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/uber-doj-lawsuit-disabilities-discrimination.html
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"US sues Uber, alleges discrimination against disabled riders"
"… Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve riders with disabilities, including people who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs."
"[Uber drivers] illegally charge cleaning fees for service animals, and cancellation fees to riders who are denied service."
#Uber #Disability #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Wheelchairs #ServiceAnimals
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NPR: Are hotel rooms accessible for people who use wheelchairs? NPR wants to hear from you
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/11/g-s1-86969/hotel-safety-wheelchair-mobility
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Linux's #accessibility #dilemma is like a #trendy #party where nobody invited the ramp builders. 🎉 #Wheelchairs need not apply when gatekeepers are busy virtue-signaling at the door! 🚫🔧
https://tesk.page/2025/06/18/its-true-we-dont-care-about-accessibility-on-linux/ #Linux #Virtue #Signaling #HackerNews #ngated -
#Medicaid cut #protesters disrupt #GOP megabill markup, 25 arrested
The House Energy and Commerce markup is only just getting underway.
By Ben Leonard and Hailey Fuchs
05/13/2025, 3:50pm ET"No sooner had the House Energy and Commerce Committee kicked off its markup of the GOP’s 'big, beautiful bill' than protesters descended upon the proceedings. U.S. Capitol Police was forced to quickly arrest 25 people and remove several protesters in #wheelchairs from the hearing room amid chants of 'no cuts to Medicaid' and
waste, fraud and abuse my ass.'"Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) repeatedly pounded his gavel and said that 'disruption of Congressional business is a violation of law and is a criminal offense.'
" 'People feel very strongly because they know they’re losing their health care,' said ranking member Frank Pallone (D-N.J)., asking police not to arrest protesters if possible. 'Many of them are #disabled and I don’t want to see them further hurt with their disability in the process of being arrested.'
"Protesters also lined the halls outside the hearing, many of them in wheelchairs, chanting as police threatened to take more people into custody. Julie Farrar — an activist with ADAPT, a disability rights organization — said there were about 90 people with her group, many of whom are on Medicaid and some who are direct care workers."
#USPol #Medicaid #Trump #Project2025 #DOGE #DisabilityServices #MedicaidCuts
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Nintendo is going to show off mouse controls on Switch 2 with a game about wheelchair sport! 👏 The two mouse controllers operate each wheel independently.
Cc @nintendo