Mind The Gap

A tumblr campaign to bring necessary attention to the inconsistencies in wheelchair accessibility within the NYC MTA Subway System. This is an issue of corporate accountability This is an issue of safety. If the MTA lists a station as "Wheelchair Accessible" then it needs to BE wheelchair accessible, but it's not consistently so. I've personally experienced this too many times, which was not only scary but downright dangerous. When you file a complaint with the MTA, they give you the same answer : "thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will pass this on to the appropriate supervisors." and then nothing changes. It's time to fight back. Whether you are in a wheelchair or not, please sign the petition and share this with everyone you know. The MTA should not be allowed to get away with this, and it is only because they are the only game in town, that they do. Thank you.

PETITION: http://tiny.cc/MindTheGapMTA

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Gap & Ledges : A City Tale of Subways, Wheelchairs and Danger!

I decided to get back on the subway, but this time bring a small video camera with so I could document the process. Here you can see proof that some subway cars that pull up to wheelchair accessible stations, are simply not wheelchair accessible.

I checked the MTA website and there was no construction or broken elevators that would impact my trip and yet…

In parts of the video, I slowed down the footage so you can see the varying heights of subway car entrances/ledges.

It’s called Gap & Ledges : A City Tale of Subways, Wheelchairs and Danger! I hope you all enjoy it and pass it on!

And a big thank you to everyone who has been liking, retweeting and reblogging these posts. I really appreciate it.

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