The Future of Accessible Architecture
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- čas přidán 28. 10. 2022
- Gabby Wright always dreamed of being a Silver Fern and was making waves in competitive school netball. After a busy week of training a common cold left Gabby complaining about a sore back.While taking a bath to try and relieve the pain she developed paralysis of her legs. A trip to the hospital confirmed she had contracted transverse myelitis, a rare condition that inflames the spinal cord causing paralysis. What followed was a long stint in hospital to begin the process of recovery alongside her new life as a wheelchair user. In her last year of school, Gabby is focusing on independence alongside her studies. She is hoping to attend Auckland University of Technology to pursue her passion for accessibility in architecture. Outside of her university aspirations, Gabby is training in the hopes to pursue wheelchair racing at a paralympic level.
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This is how it should be around the world! I've been a full time wheelchair user for the last 14 years. I live in Michigan, USA and I was injured in 2008 from a spinal cord injury that was the result of a MRSA infection that stemmed from an ingrown hair. I was 23 when my injury happened and I know exactly how you're feeling! I've been through a lot, especially over the last two years. I've survived 3 rounds of sepsis and septic shock that landed me in the ICU, on life support and in a coma. I was able to pull through and tomorrow I'm celebrating my one year wedding anniversary with my husband. He's been my rock, my light and biggest cheerleader for me. You can do ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING as long as you have determination, passion and drive! Congratulations on your 18th birthday and I hope you are able to achieve all of your hopes and dreams Gabby!
Alright let's do "it" 🍒
Gaby, coming from a background in architecture and working as a universal design specialist , you have given me so much to think and work on.
True inspiration, you go girl 👏 . You'll make a fab architect with a heart centred approach. Make it your mission, the world needs you!!
I love 🐢's
& I'm here for you 🫂
Accessibility is the first thing that pops in my mind too when I’m trying to go somewhere. Accommodation is another one.
She is an awesome young woman. I became disabled when I was 19. I see myself in her what she is going through and learning. Good luck in your training for the ParaOlympics Gaby!!! 😊😊😊
Every disabled has one story .Life is difficult for those disabled who have no access to work
God's blessings over ya Sweetie 🙏🏻 ❤️. You're a bright beautiful young lady....go conquer the world & make it better for ALL !!⚘️🦋🙏🏻
Beautiful
This is an awesome interview!! I will probably see you around campus as I’m studying there also. AUTs disability team is incredible!!! So supportive and so are the lecturers!! I have just finished the Certificate in Science and Technology going on to do the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences. You will love it!!
i was nowhere near this mature at 18. i would love to build an accessible home one day
The US has some really good accessible architecture that might be good to study. There are still areas that can be improved but at least it’s a step in right direction. Good luck with your degree and hopefully it will change accessibility where you are
Nice video
There should be a representative of disabled in UN to raise their voice.
The NYC subway system is over 100 years old and was never built to be handicap accessible. Many of the stations are deep underground and people had to climb stairs to get back to the street.
Some stations progressively added elevators and/or escalators or ramps but often the elevators do not work and neither do the escalators and some of the ramps were designed so that only one person at a time may be heading up or down one of them. The entire subway system would have to be completely demolished and rebuilt so as it is completely handicap accessible not to mention have more upgraded infrastructure and security cameras etc.
It would however, mean that the historic and landmark-quality elements of the NYC subway system would be gone.
But also what would people use while the subway system were being completely renovated? Perhaps a temporary above ground rail system could be built until the underground one is re-built but all this would take no less than 20 years , probably longer. A lot of handicapped people of today would not live to see it.
But also things have to be made to be more environmentally friendly.
A baby born today will not live long enough to see. it