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“By far, the most disabling thing in my life is the physical environment. It dictates what I can and can't do every day.” quote by Stella Young
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“By far, the most disabling thing in my life is the physical environment. It dictates what I can and can't do every day.”

Stella Young

About This Quote

Source Speech: TED Talk "The Power of Disability", 2014

Physical surroundings shape daily abilities and can limit or enable actions.

In simple terms: Environment dictates what you can do.

Key Takeaway

Modify surroundings for accessibility.

Themes

disability environment accessibility

Mood

determined empathetic

Type

advocacy educational

When to use this quote

  • workplace design
  • urban planning
  • home modifications

Key Concepts

social design empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we redesign spaces for inclusivity?
  • What barriers exist in your daily environment?
A Different Perspective

Changing environment can be costly or slow.

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