This is a photo of a Tram in Oslo. The stroller and disabled sign on the door expresses that the tram carries all passengers regardless of having any kind of disablings or not. To me, this photo signals an inclusive society , with equal rights for all and does not discriminate or segregate people from another for being different.
Public transport being available for all people have a huge impact not only to prevent discrimination of certain people due to their disablings, but the opportunity for them to travel wherever they want is a big thing from a patiens point of view. Patiens being able to get around freely is of great importance in the rehabilitation process. This means that people with disabilities can parcticipate in activities, socialize, pick up their kids at school and what not – which is very important in order to live a happy, meaningful life.
Norway is a part of the UN, which has established a set of standard rules of equal terms, where among other things, public transport should be available for everyone. The Norwegian government has developed different action plans containing better transport infrastructure and active logistic improvements for people with disabling.
The picture is showing how the floor on the tram is on the same level as the ground, which means there ar no steps for a disabled person to climb up. Inside the tram, you find seats that are reserved for people who need space for their wheelchair etc. A main goal in the rehabilitation process is not only to regain function in the body, but being able to participate in activities and social gatherings whenever feeling for it, in order to live a meaninful life. All people, regardless of their problems and disablings are resourceful to a community with their knowledge, education and what not. It is therefor important that transport does not exclude these people from attending to work, school etc. This picture shows that people with disablings does not have to feel like being trapped in their own homes due to public transport being an impossible option to move around. Buses, trams and metros being facilitated for us all, creates a more inclusive society.
References:
https://www.regjeringen.no/no/tema/transport-og-kommunikasjon/ytransport/buss-for-alle/id444315/
https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/upload/kilde/sd/hdk/2004/0011/ddd/pdfv/217302-veileder.pdf
One thought on “Evanger, Oda. Public transport equal for all!”
Content: The piece is very good and is lovely to see how people with disabilities have been included and catered for in Oslo. The photo relates to the writing very well. When mentioning the features of the tram like how it’s the same level of the ground maybe elaborate further and link it to a figurative meaning like how it brings all patients onto the same level no matter the severity and how our treatment should also be equal, rather than just looking at it from a literal point of view.
Argument: I like how you have taken a positive point of view about transport and available facilities for people with disabilities. It is refreshing, because we are often so quick to point out all the negatives. I would suggest comparing it further with a more figurative approach. Include what this means for the type of care patients are receiving or should be receiving and how that impacts physiotherapy rehabilitation.
References: Your refences have been included but there is no in-text refencing to show where these sources were used and how they backed up your argument.
Writing: Just check some grammar errors and spelling. Some examples are: in the third line flowing into the fourth line you can remove “another” from the sentence. In line 6 change “disablings” to disabilities.