My Lousy Elevator

I chose to write about the elevator in my building, which was clearly not designed with inclusivity in mind.  For instance, it would probably greatly inconvenience someone in a wheelchair.  Unlike more modern elevators, the door to the elevator does not open automatically.  Instead, it has to be manually opened just like a regular door.  The entrance to the elevator is also not wide.  And when the elevator stops, the floor of the elevator often doesn’t align with the floor of the building, creating a step which one can easily trip over.

The elevator could also better accommodate visually impaired people.  The elevator does not make any sound to indicate that it has reached its destination, which increases the likelihood that a visually impaired person might accidentally get off on the wrong floor.  There is also no Braille on the elevator buttons.

Finally, the elevator’s emergency alarm is inadequate.  One must hold down the button in order for the alarm to continue ringing.  Also, the button doesn’t send any automatic notification to building’s superintendent.

Oh, and might I also mention that the elevator breaks down a lot, sometimes trapping people inside!