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No shelter for those in need
Letter from Cathy Loke
I REFER to the report “Fitting into the mainstream, bit by bit” (Dec 4-5), which discusses how disabled-friendly Singapore is.
It is important that, when the authorities plan the wheelchair-friendly aspects to any walkway or building, they do it not as an afterthought or merely to meet disability requirements, but with real heart to help the disabled.
For example, along Tampines Avenue 9, the passage leading up to two bus stops (in front of Blocks 493B and 496F) is only sheltered where there are steps. On rainy days, wheelchair users and people with prams have no way to get to or from the bus stop without getting drenched. A simple solution would be to convert half the width of the staircase into a ramp, allowing sheltered passage for those who most need it.
An even better solution would be to anticipate these problems and address them early on, rather than fix them retrospectively at an added cost. A little bit of thought could go a long way.
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