Curb Cut Comic
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By Meghan Kyne
In 1945, officials in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, wanted to accommodate wounded war veterans and allow them to move easily about the streets in their wheelchairs. The city officials ordered curb cuts throughout the city’s downtown area. With this change, came a surprising observation. Not only did those with disabilities and other mobility issues benefit from the curb cuts, everyone did. Mothers with carriages, people on bicycles, kids on roller skates, delivery men with hand carts—all benefited from this design.
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Example of Universal Design: The Curb Cut
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- Sidewalks in Battle Creek, MI before 1945.
- Sidewalks in downtown Battle Creek, MI post 1945
- Veterans recovering from surgery, and receiving physical therapy post amputation at Percy Jones Army Hospital, were able to access streets and stores.
- Parents pushing baby carriages can safely exit the sidewalk thanks to curb cuts.
- Cyclists also benefit from this design.
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