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When the world isn't designed for our bodies: A new book argues that disability is a social phenomenon, not a medical one

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    This is a really interesting take on the situation. It's been said before, but making things accessible helps everyone, not just those with disabilities. The opening story reminded me of this...

    This is a really interesting take on the situation. It's been said before, but making things accessible helps everyone, not just those with disabilities.

    The opening story reminded me of this piece where they describe the US military trying to design a one-size-fits-all cockpit for their airplanes.

    in 1926, when the Army designed its first airplane cockpit, they measured the physical dimensions of male pilots and calculated the average measurement of their height, weight, arm-length and other dimensions.

    The results determined the size and shape of the seat, the distance to the pedals and the stick, and even the shape of the flight helmets. This means that, in part, pilots were selected based on their ability to fit into the cockpit designed for the average 1920s man.

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