Legislation in the USA has made huge differences in the lives of persons with disabilities in America, and many other countries have passed legislation as well. Saudi Arabia has actually spent quite a bit of money on improving the plight of the disabled within the country. I don’t believe, however, that businesses or buildings are legally required to accommodate wheelchair bound persons. Accommodations for wheelchairs definitely seem like an afterthought in many places. This ramp in the front of a small supermarket actually seems like it was added more for the shopping carts, if anything. Navigating that curve on the way down with no safety railing at all would be quite dangerous, in my opinion. I’ve seen the carry-out guys having lots of fun riding on the shopping carts down this ramp, but I shudder every time they make that curve.
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Nov
09
I am an American woman. I met my husband more than 30 years ago when we were both college students in Arizona. So after all that time in the states, my hubby desired to move back to his native home of Saudi Arabia. I've been in Jeddah now since October 2007. My new home is amazing: interesting, fascinating, and colorful. The people are warm, courteous and as interested in me as I am in them, however they highly regard their privacy. My camera goes with me every time I step out the door - I don't want to miss a thing!
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Or what about adults who ride on the back of the shopping cart?! (I’ve never done that….)