i’m so frustrated with the solarpunk posts that don’t even try to give real ideas for how disabled people could live in their society
how about solar powered wheelchairs that don’t require being plugged in?
architecture without steps and incorporation of universal design principles to use less materials in building structures but also allow accessibility for all
rest areas and small parks where disabled people and their service dogs can easily find clean water to drink and a place to sit
genetically modified plant species grown on the sides of buildings are in different colors to help visually impaired people easily find points of interest
trees with edible fruits obviously labelled so that people who need to eat often can always have access to a food option (this works even better if you have multiple fruits grafted to one tree!)
community gardens that hold horticultural therapy sessions for all those interested
it’s not that hard to think about actual accessibility, damn.
Reblogged in the hopes of spurring further discussion.
Regular solar-powered recharging stations for people who don’t have (or can’t afford) solar powered mobility devices and aids so they’re never at risk of running out of power at an inopportune time.
Architecture that’s designed not just for physical accessibility, but also for mental accessibility – designs that encourage mental well-being, promote safety or productivity depending on the location, encourage recovery and help protect against mental stresses and environmental triggers.
Expand on the community gardens idea to incorporate fully holistic care through the entire healthcare system – hospitals with exceptional accessibility and environmental design that treat all aspects of an affliction, not just the physical ones. Using the sun for more than just light and heat.
Plants growing on buildings not just in different colours, but also in different textures to denote different things, or grown in shapes like arrows to give directions.
you’re a good egg
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