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Teen Wheelchair User Fights Council for Pavement Access
17 Aug
Summary
- A disabled teenager is lobbying the council for dropped kerbs.
- He seeks independence to visit local shops unaided.
- The council cited a lack of capacity and funding for immediate changes.
A 14-year-old disabled teenager named Jack is actively campaigning for essential pavement accessibility improvements near his home in Everton. Born with cerebral palsy and reliant on an electric wheelchair, Jack aims to regain his independence by securing dropped kerbs along the route between Landsdowne Place and Breckfield Road North.
He initiated a petition after Liverpool city council stated that no modifications were planned for the area. The council spokesperson acknowledged the importance of dropped kerbs but indicated a current lack of capacity and funding for additional installations within the current financial year, suggesting future consideration if resources permit.
Jack's petition emphasizes that the absence of dropped kerbs forces him and others to navigate into the road, creating significant risks from traffic. He expressed his desire to independently visit local shops like Rash's Convenience Store on Breckfield Road North, a basic freedom he feels other young people take for granted.
