June 6th I was on vacation at the beach with my family and tried something that, looking back now, maybe I’m too old for. And I injured my knee.
I knew immediately it was bad.
I laid there in the sand, unable to get up, and let the surf crash over me. After a few waves, I got on my belly dragged myself free.
We've all been there done that.
Since then, I’ve tried to make the best of summer while kids are out of school but my mobility has been limited.
Through all of it, I’ve found myself noticing “accessibility” helpers more than ever before: that railing on the stairs, that ramp off to the side of the building, that elevator tucked away in the back.
All things I rarely noticed before but have since become vital.
Also yes to this. You don't notice it until you need it.
And that phrase plays on repeat in my head:
1 in 5 people currently have a disability. 100% of people will have some form of disability in their lifetime.
This was one of those posts that I find myself agreeing with basically every sentence written.