Unequal access to nature: Few outdoor spaces in Europe and the U.S. accommodate sensory, mental disabilities
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/unequal-access-to-nature-few-outdoor-spaces-in-europe-and-the-u-s-accommodate-sensory-mental-disabilities/
- Of the 193 members of the United Nations, 164 signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, agreeing to provide access as a right for all people to effectively participate in society, but many fall short when it comes to outdoor spaces.
- Researchers reviewed accessibility features provided by UNESCO Biosphere Reserves for physical, sensory, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
- They found that while more than half of the Reserves provide access for people with some physical disabilities, most do not appear to accommodate sensory, cognitive, or mental disabilities.
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Hodrobond@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 259d
Sorry if I'm being dense here. I think i understand that it's difficult to navigate these public areas with various ailments (wheelchair, sight, etc).
I think what I'm fundamentally struggling with is that some of the public areas feel...exorbitant to convert? Like, how do you convert a mountain trail to be wheelchair accessible, and safe for those less sighted?
Or, am I over indexing on the totality, and the goal is simply "some more would be nice" (like beach trails with auditory stations)?