• FundMECFS
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    307 months ago

    I wish our gvnts understood that. Plus I’m in a wheelchair so I can never enter those fucking doors things even if I want to pay

    • @Cosmonauticus
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      227 months ago

      In my travels across Europe most countries give a massive middle finger to the disabled. I hear the argument in preserving old building and architecture but you’re essentially walling off an entire sedition of ppl from living normally. As an American living in Germany I’d have a tough time choosing between German cheap Healthcare vs American handicap friendly infrastructure if I was disabled

      • FundMECFS
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        127 months ago

        Though problem with the US is if your disability prevents you from driving your fucked.

        • @[email protected]
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          87 months ago

          If you’re in a larger city driving isn’t necessary, the problem is paying for living in a larger city near the public transport stops.

          • FundMECFS
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            37 months ago

            Yeah good luck on the 8k per year US disability benefits

            • @Cosmonauticus
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              27 months ago

              In rural areas there are organizations that pick up the disabled and elderly that’s covered by the medicare (or Medicad I can never remember the difference). There are limits but it’s something