This is an adage that I have heard many times and it still gets repeated. In particular, I have recently had this argument used in relation to accessibility issues for disabled people. It is always used defend the lack of foresight on the subject, as exhibited by people like architects for example. I have impaired mobility and I find using steps rather awkward. If there is not a handrail then it becomes very difficult, even with a walking stick. This is not seen as a problem by people who do not have impaired mobility, however. It is of no consideration to them, obviously. If I, as one of the 14 million disabled people who live in the UK, encounter problems, getting into a building for example, then I should ask for a reasonable adjustment.
Why should a disabled person expect any prior consideration?
I would have thought that the obvious answer would be that they are also human beings! After all, do able-bodied people ask for a usable door to be put on their house or is it just expected?
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