Why accessible design is for everyone
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Stefanie Reid |
TEDxLondonWomen
• December 2019
When Stefanie Reid was 15 years old, her life changed dramatically. Already a talented sportsperson, with an eye on the rugby world stage, her dreams were shattered when a boating accident resulted in the amputation of her right foot. Now having spent half her life as an able-bodied person and half her life with a disability, Stef has a unique perspective when it comes to imagining a world that’s truly inclusive. Stef argues for the social model of disability as the key to changing our perceptions and enabling everyone to thrive. Her one issue with the model? It limits itself to people with disabilities. From parents manoeuvring pushchairs through the London underground to someone with a twisted ankle trying to get up a flight of stairs, Stef illustrates how the need for accessible design is universal - and therefore everyone’s responsibility.