Thread by @DisabilityIndia

Sidelined. Visual metaphor for the continuing marginalisation of disabled citizens even when we insist on being part of the big picture.
Bad enough inaccessible buses meant wheelchair users couldn't test the #Nirbhaya panic button @chennaicorp, but why no inclusion in awareness?

We were asked for id @GSBediIAS . Simply for being there and perceived as being potentially 'disruptive'.

Are disabled women not women?
Are we so asexual in the mainstream's mindspace that violence against us doesn't merit acknowledgement? Or thought? Or design considerations?

Speaking of steps and buses, since thinking is not inclusive by default, please ensure on the day when we are finally able to enter a step-free low floor level boarding bus, safely and with dignity, that the panic button is not located in rear step area (in case low entry bus)!

Some thoughts since we were unable to test this out ourselves :

Would a person with arthritis be able to press the button with ease (how many newtons force does it take to activate)

Does blind passenger know location of emergency button?

Signed awareness video made for deaf?

While we're on buttons, hope low floor buses tendered recently also include long stop button at the wheelchair docking space in addition to a lower panic button @CumtaOfficial.

And a boarding assistance required button on bus exterior near foldover ramp entrance as per AIS 153.

Finally, @nitin_gadkari @MORTHIndia @MHI_GoI @araiindia @MoHUA_India @Secretary_MoHUA @NIUA_India @hiteshvaidya we need a single design pan India - recognisable standardised location + interface that includes English, regional language & symbol using a contrasting safety colour.