All of the TPW bloggers have, at one time or another,
expressed gratitude for our ability to do what we do - i.e. walk. This appreciation
deepens as some of our members face health challenges that sideline them. And
let's face it, as we age, we will all become less able bodied (not morbid, just
a fact).
Over breakfast this morning, we got to talking about
accessibility - or the lack thereof - and shared some personal stories of
issues faced with friends and family who have some physical limitation ranging
from lack of mobility to sight problems. Most of us, including me, didn't
really think about all of this until it became personal. But, maybe if we do all start thinking about
it , talking about it, doing what we can and encouraging the powers that be to
do better, things will improve by the time we need some help.
If every new building or public works project from here on
in undertook to incorporate best practices in terms of inclusive design, it
would be far easier for us to get out and about in our wonderful city for as
long as we possibly can. 'Walking the distance' might become' rolling the distance'
but we can and will keep moving forward!
Note from editor: Is this why we did all this stretching this morning?
