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The world that we live in seems to be a world made for “fully functioning” individuals. There was little effort until the Americans with Disabilities Act in the 1950s to make any accommodations for individuals that fell into any category other than “typical”. After the ADA was passed, however, there has been a growing push to make the world we live in a little more “universal” every day, so that the exceptional individuals among us might enjoy a full and happy life too. Considering these adaptations from a geographical standpoint, from swing-sets to buildings, these changes directly affect the landscape around us. These changes are often ignored by the public but represent the difference between inclusion and isolation for others. This video project looks at the geographical adaptations made for these exceptional individuals to the contemporary landscapes around Northeast Ohio, close to our Kent State University at Stark.
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https://youtu.be/Vv2WS7AeJEA