tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post5892487735418276656..comments2024-02-13T06:49:09.093-05:00Comments on Rhapsody Phoenix: WHEN WHEELCHAIR ACCESS BECOMES INACCESSIBLE.Rhapsody Phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-53537134110570878552012-12-23T18:51:00.014-05:002012-12-23T18:51:00.014-05:00hmmmm.....yeah, i gather, it was hard to witness a...hmmmm.....yeah, i gather, it was hard to witness and i believe on her part much harder to experience.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-25414922223467191432012-12-23T18:48:59.416-05:002012-12-23T18:48:59.416-05:00Good ideas, thanksGood ideas, thanksRhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-56942995329076210542012-02-25T12:39:07.191-05:002012-02-25T12:39:07.191-05:00It is gut wrenchingly sad. In the eyes of this ima...It is gut wrenchingly sad. In the eyes of this imagining of a dark reality for people with disabilities that impede their mobility outside of the western world I able to comprehend that disabled peoples of this western society in many ways do have more accessibility options than those outside of it. However true those realities are though, the unfairness cannot be qualified using the comparisons Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-42808074090984526352012-02-25T09:28:34.631-05:002012-02-25T09:28:34.631-05:00Now imagine how it is for those in Nigeria. No-one...Now imagine how it is for those in Nigeria. No-one provides a ramp much less one that may or not work. It is indeed sad.Natural Nigerianhttp://www.naturalnigerian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-90853247274737251432012-02-22T15:26:01.425-05:002012-02-22T15:26:01.425-05:00I feel you and probably would share the same emoti...I feel you and probably would share the same emotions as the vocal woman in the wheelchair. I mean, it's one of those things where the handicapped are being overlooked or somewhat mistreated, in a way. We all encounter such behavior on a day-to-day basis. But, as Wanda stated, it's our luxury to afford to take as much for granted.<br /><br />We are forced to await during lateness...the Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-43260113472936353602012-02-22T00:06:16.248-05:002012-02-22T00:06:16.248-05:00Yes we do, arrogant in our "assuredness"...Yes we do, arrogant in our "assuredness" we become indifferent and unkind to those that are different from us.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-35535187004537064722012-02-22T00:05:23.810-05:002012-02-22T00:05:23.810-05:00I rail at the injustices and arrogance of others t...I rail at the injustices and arrogance of others that take for granted their able-bodiness as if that makes them invisible. I try always to see the otherside to stand if but for a moment in the other shoes, its keeps me humble and grateful. It reminds me of the fragility of life and how quickly ones situation can change. It is wise always to be mindful that one's agility is a blessing not an Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-88120798325385379802012-02-21T18:56:42.914-05:002012-02-21T18:56:42.914-05:00We take so many things for granted.We take so many things for granted.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-20710419794555439822012-02-21T06:28:41.869-05:002012-02-21T06:28:41.869-05:00This is heart touching but such incidents do happe...This is heart touching but such incidents do happen and no one bothers. I wonder if a few people standing there could have lifted the chair into the bus. Public utilities every where is in a mess and the public put up with all sort of nonsense. The other day I went to the post office to pay my internet bill only to be told that there is no power to operate the computers and I will have to wait Joseph Pulikotilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074346261093541776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-70199333910579879282012-02-21T00:22:23.007-05:002012-02-21T00:22:23.007-05:00Sadly I have found that while you will find some p...Sadly I have found that while you will find some people to empathize there is a great many that are unable to even sympatize unless they are in the same position or the threat of the position looms over them. Years ago something happened to me, and the person who was in the position to do something about it seem to behave very nonchalant and indifferent, it was only when that person was Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-71735669934962987452012-02-21T00:16:54.358-05:002012-02-21T00:16:54.358-05:00hmmmmm..... Yeah you are absolutely right, though ...hmmmmm..... Yeah you are absolutely right, though we still have to try and bring it to the attention of the "powers that be"Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-83711980800371336552012-02-20T18:08:56.649-05:002012-02-20T18:08:56.649-05:00I'm not in a wheel chair but using a cane and ...I'm not in a wheel chair but using a cane and being disabled I can't begin to thank you enough for bringing this subject up. Everyday I run into people who seem to think they are actually being cheated because they don't get the same treatment as someone who actually NEEDS it. I have even been screamed at(yes and in public) by some of these aweful people and if it wasn't for Bekkie Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300001421561443693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-69183129901502171612012-02-20T12:21:12.876-05:002012-02-20T12:21:12.876-05:00Unfortunately stuff happens. Funds are cut and thi...Unfortunately stuff happens. Funds are cut and things are mismanaged. Plus you have to wade through layers of bureaucracy to find answers and get results. The best we can do in situations such as these is help each other.BostonBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710401527119444713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-51473848884769126362012-02-20T10:41:37.369-05:002012-02-20T10:41:37.369-05:00God have mercy, isn't mind boggling how we ca...God have mercy, isn't mind boggling how we can make things difficult for each other just by inconsideration? Its a sad thing when human beings are dismissed due to their differences and their humanity regarded with indifference. We are all a product of the almmighty and cannot/should not allow the ignorance of others to sweep us away in a wave of blatant disregard and indifference. It only Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-62384785791865022162012-02-20T08:22:45.247-05:002012-02-20T08:22:45.247-05:00I totally feel you on this one. It truly breaks my...I totally feel you on this one. It truly breaks my heart that life has to be harder for some of us out of no fault of ours. At least Toronto has a system in place. In a place like Nigeria, there are no provisions for stuff like that. We tend to ignore the needs of PLWD. There is that attitude of "if i'm not paraplegic, then it's not my business". The truth is like you said, no Toinlicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672236565492184927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-75531134278583317752012-02-19T17:22:51.739-05:002012-02-19T17:22:51.739-05:00heey love, how are you doing?
this actually got me...heey love, how are you doing?<br />this actually got me thinking<br />Thank you Lord for my life and my health<br />Thank you for all I am able to do by grace<br />Amen xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335257029186851656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-89248267790417290042012-02-19T10:01:54.104-05:002012-02-19T10:01:54.104-05:00Thanks Darling, in life one never know where they ...Thanks Darling, in life one never know where they would be, we would all like to think that we can predict what our circumstance will be, truth is no one truly knows, we can hypotosis but beyond that there is no certainty of knowing. It is wise to remain humble and grateful.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-90003660814640124562012-02-19T09:59:06.306-05:002012-02-19T09:59:06.306-05:00Thank you, i will try to do more than talk about i...Thank you, i will try to do more than talk about it. I don't know how far it will go but at least i can try.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-86428567522789530692012-02-19T09:57:51.153-05:002012-02-19T09:57:51.153-05:00Yeah, i am in the process of composing a letter to...Yeah, i am in the process of composing a letter to send to the TTC website on this very issue. Its just rediculous you know, i have witnessed this twice, twice too many if you ask me. Know one should have to deal with that kind of humiliation. Its just not right.Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-54317480253399028522012-02-19T09:55:32.367-05:002012-02-19T09:55:32.367-05:00Hey Tiff, i checked out the site, got some great s...Hey Tiff, i checked out the site, got some great stuff going on. Is there a membership process?Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-82716957095729771522012-02-19T03:16:57.459-05:002012-02-19T03:16:57.459-05:00This is touching and very thoughtful of you Rhapso...This is touching and very thoughtful of you Rhapsody..God Bless You...DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756084781884360517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-36252003786899653562012-02-19T01:58:43.305-05:002012-02-19T01:58:43.305-05:00Do muster support as there is strength in numbers....Do muster support as there is strength in numbers.Write to newspapers.You have the skill to write a forceful and impressionable letter that would make the authorities to sit up.Give a veiled threat that TTC should compensate the lady for discrimination and for the loss of valubale time.Create lot of noise and hullaballoo to make others join you keeping in mind at the sametime that you agitate KParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-12144611664347509962012-02-18T17:45:43.015-05:002012-02-18T17:45:43.015-05:00Thank you so much for lending your voice for those...Thank you so much for lending your voice for those of us who are not able bodied. You warm my heart.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166638497909239665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-17756109446680867432012-02-18T16:44:54.019-05:002012-02-18T16:44:54.019-05:00I hope you do try to help.
People like you make ...I hope you do try to help. <br /><br />People like you make a difference, you know... =) Take your cell phone. Snap photos. Call the news, call the newspaper. I don't know "media" in Toronto but work it. <br /><br />Be the change you seek, right? =)Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783129196655831049.post-24591393678480946642012-02-18T15:34:39.299-05:002012-02-18T15:34:39.299-05:00I absolutely love your blogs. You are so humble a...I absolutely love your blogs. You are so humble and clearly live in a place of gratitude. I can so understand this topic as my Auntie and a really good friend I hang with are both physically challenged.<br /><br />I don't know if you have ever checked out the organization I am involved with these days but I think you might be an awesome addition to our bloggers.<br /><br />Check us out at Tiffanynoreply@blogger.com