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My name is Nicolas Steenhout.
I speak, train, and consult about inclusion, accessibility and disability.

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Blind And In A Wheelchair

Posted on 2011/02/09 by Nicolas

I was both shocked and amused by the comments of a couple women a few years ago. I was zooming down the sidewalk on a sunny summer afternoon. I was wearing my wrap-around sunglasses. I was with my mobility assistance dog.

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Posted in Blog Tagged Blind, Guide Dog, Prejudice, Wheelchair

Memories Of Disability Rights Protests And Police Officers

Posted on 2009/05/08 by Nicolas

I am a disability rights activist. I have encountered police officers at various protests I was at. Often, they just stood in line, chatting with us. Other times, they arrested us. By and large, it was good fun, but more importantly, we often got results.

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Posted in Blog Tagged Activism, Disability, Guide Dog, Police, Protest, Wheelchair 5 Comments
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