Transcript of, "Access Under Construction", produced by Rooted in Rights and Seattle Department of Transportation.


ANITA: Hi my name is Anita
and I use a wheelchair.


CROSS: Hi my name is Cross 
 and I use a wheelchair.


(ANITA): Construction sites are difficult
for everyone


but for those of us with disabilities
they can be extra difficult.


[AUDIO DESCRIPTION]: Anita in front of a construction site. A large sign reads, "sidewalk closed ahead." Next, Cross pushes up a street between orange cones and the sidewalk.


(CROSS): Sometimes they just forget to have a ramp.


(ANITA): Or the ramp gets blocked
by signage or equipment.


Sometimes I'll get most of the
way down a block


before I realize that the sidewalk is closed.


Then I have to turn around
and go back up to the intersection


and cross to the other side
of the street


in order to get to
where I want to go.


(CROSS): We all wanna get around Seattle.


(ANITA): So when you're setting up
pedestrian access


think about everyone who needs to
be able to move through the area.


Include ramps.


Keep paths well-lit and clear of
large signs and debris.


And make sure the
pathways are wide enough.


Also use sturdy
and highly visible barriers


that won't fall over
in wind or rain.


These tips aren't only useful
for wheelchair users;


they make sites safer for everyone.


(NARRATOR): Visit seattle.gov/transportation/construction
for more.


Produced by Rooted in Rights


and the
Seattle Department of Transportation.


(NARRATOR): Improper signage used in this video was for
demonstration purposes only, and do not
reflect the practices of the construction site of which they were a part.

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