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these difficulties, there is an alternative idea, “the universal
design.” Universal design requires that all things, such
as subway gates, be designed for all the people including
the handicapped. This idea concentrates on relieving
discrimination. Low floor buses and wheelchair gates serve
theconvenienceofallpeople.Thisconceptacquiresmeaning
by embracing all people regardless of their ability. In 1990,
the U.S. introduced the “Americans with Disabilities Act,”
whichinsiststhatdiscriminationofthissortmustberemoved
fromvariousfieldssuchasemployment,publictransportation,
public facilities, etc. These ideas can help handicapped
studentsenjoyasatisfactoryeverydaylife.
▲ThewheelchairliftinHUFSstationmovesfortakingsomeone.
trained,buthowcouldtheybesoindifferenttoahandicapped
Jhgom23@hufs.ac.kr
person? These problems are just some of the difficulties that
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physicallychallengedface.
After arriving at the HUFS station, the reporter and helper
found that there is no elevator. The use of the wheelchair
lift is unavoidable for the handicapped. After using the
wheelchair lift, the reporter found it inadequate in terms of
speed, and safety. Firstly, its function should be improved. It
tookroughly15minutestomovefromtheplatformtothetop
of the stairs by using the lift. By foot, a normal person can
climbthestairsinjust1minuteorless.Secondly,theliftwas
designed with little consideration of safety. Only two safety
barskeepthepassengerfromfallingfromthelift.Thesepoor
conditions are not satisfactory because the local government
isnotsupportingthenecessarybudgetforimprovements.
TheareabetweenthemaingateofHUFSandHUFSStation
is pretty old and so are the sidewalks. The sidewalks have
some cracks and steep slopes. Cracks can skew the direction
of the wheelchair, and some slopes can be dangerous
obstacles.Withouthelp,thehandicappedpeoplemighttumble
while crossing the slope. Inside the campus, the situation is
▲Cracksontheroadhinderthehandicappedpeoplefrommovingstraight.
notfardifferent.Sidewalksnearthemaingatearenotevenly
arranged.
Surmountthediscriminativedesign
Overall, many facilities are designed without the deep
considerationofhandicappedpeople.Inevitably,somepeople
have to endure the inconvenience that primary users cannot
recognize. With just a little care, people in wheelchairs
could lighten their burdens in moving. The role of people in
helping the handicapped is especially crucial. Without their
help, the obstacles could harm many physically challenged
▲Bumps in the end of the slope made for the blid can be an obstacle for
people. Thus, attention in volunteering to assist handicapped
the people in a wheelchair. It is not necessary for the blind because they
peopleinmovingisimportant.Furthermore,asananswerto
usuallyusethestairs.
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