Accessibility manifesto

Stylized wheelchair symbol painted on asphalt, with a small bouquet of flowers placed in the figure’s hands.

Accessibility isn’t a favor. It’s not about being benevolent.
And it’s definitely not just for a few.

It’s about ability and that changes all the time.

Break an arm? Lose your glasses? Struggling with a new language? Suddenly, the world isn’t built for you.
Blinded by the sun? Exhausted? Having a killer headache? Suddenly, even the simplest tasks feel impossible.

Let’s face it: the chances of you staying fully able-bodied your entire life are extremely low, if not nonexistent.
That’s why it makes more sense to think of everyone as temporarily able-bodied.

Accessibility isn’t special treatment.

It’s just making things better for everyone because we all benefit from subtitles, automatic doors, and easy-to-read instructions. As simple as that.

So, why do we still treat accessibility like a bureaucratic checklist to verify at the end of the project?

It’s time to change that and I’m all in. I want to create experiences where everyone feels welcome, capable, and comfortable.

It’s not about them at the end of a project. It’s about all of us from the very start.
Rainbow-striped Pride flag with bold white text reading “Y’all Means All!” hanging inside a window.

I want to make things less frustrating for everyone.

There’s still a lot of stigma around human diversity, and we often get trapped in rigid ways of thinking. But I’m glad to see that inclusivity is gaining more and more attention.

The revolution is happening, and I want to be part of it!

Not just in my work but by changing the way we think about accessibility: it shouldn’t be an afterthought but a mindset.

The more we talk about it, the more we can change things.
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Mauritshuis, The Hague (NL)