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“As a wheelchair user, you can't move about freely. That's the only thing that bothers me a little. When I'm in the Euro Group in Brussels, colleagues who want to talk to me have to come to me. But I hope they know that this has nothing to do with arrogance.” quote by Wolfgang Schauble
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“As a wheelchair user, you can't move about freely. That's the only thing that bothers me a little. When I'm in the Euro Group in Brussels, colleagues who want to talk to me have to come to me. But I hope they know that this has nothing to do with arrogance.”

Wolfgang Schauble

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Physical disability limits mobility, requiring others to adapt communication, highlighting accessibility challenges.

In simple terms: Disability needs others to adjust.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for inclusive design.

Themes

accessibility disability communication

Mood

empathetic concerned

Type

social practical

When to use this quote

  • building design
  • policy making
  • event planning

Key Concepts

Universal design social equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can meetings become more accessible?
  • What attitudes hinder inclusion?
A Different Perspective

Infrastructure often lags behind needs.

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