#AD | In collaboration with the @transportgovuk #ItsEveryonesJourney Campaign Using public transport as a disabled person can be hard, especially in these current times. So part of the #ItsEveryonesJourney campaign I as a disabled influencer have signed an open letter asking fellow passengers to make small changes that would make the #WorldOfDifference to disabled commuters. Being legally blind I find social distancing very difficult, I cannot see how far I am from people and I heavily rely on others being aware of my presence to stay safe. Social distancing for many people with sight loss and other disabilities is a cause of real concern. I’ve had many times where someone has walked into me where they are preoccupied with looking at their phone. Since retiring my guide dog Unity back in February and resorting to a cane this has become even more of an issue. Especially as I also have an underlying health condition that makes social distancing imperative for my safety. So my one request to fellow passengers is this: Give disabled people space. Social distancing can be very hard and disabled people may need more space to stay safe. This would make such a difference to my life. It would alleviate so much of my daily anxiety when traveling and make me feel a lot safer when traveling on public transport. That is my one request as a legally blind person, now what’s yours? I’d love for you to join the conversation, either by sharing my post or by writing your own one request that would make the #WorldOfDifference to you. If you’d like to write your own request be sure to check out my stories to find a blank template to create your own and check out my bio to find a link to the open letter. . . Photo Description: a photo of Emily sat by a walled garden with purple flowers. She is holding a purple sign that reads “Give disabled people space. Social distancing can be very hard and disabled people may need more space to stay safe”. . . . #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Transport #Disabled #VisualImpairment https://www.instagram.com/p/CPY2BqkruO_/?utm_medium=tumblr
