What is the social stigma of the Jaunty-3W compared to traditional mobility scooters?
Jaunty-3W raises interesting questions about how the social perception of mobility aids is designed and marketed. Others claim that its sleeker, more modern design helps banish the stigma that is often attached to conventional mobility scooters, so users can be less self conscious. Some argue, however, that it will still clearly identify the user as having mobility issues, and will not change social attitudes that much. Beyond just design, the debate also explores broader issues such as disability visibility, inclusivity in design and the social consequences of technology. Also discussed is whether the focus should be on 'normalizing' mobility aids or whether society should instead make space for all forms of mobility needs, without the need to hide them.
Traditional mobility scooters look like this, and I think they look way cooler. It might help to reduce some of the stigma.
It's obviously still a mobility aid. I don't think it will do much to change how people see users though.
It’s a step in the right direction, but we have to work harder to shift societal attitudes towards disability.
I feel less self conscious riding it than my old scooter as a Jaunty 3W user. It’s really a fun gadget, not a medical device.
This worry is that this approach just reinforces the idea that disability has to be hidden or made 'normal' to be acceptable.
The sleeker design would make it easier for people who were too embarrassed to use a mobility aid before.
It’s not the device, it’s how we treat people. No design will remedy discrimination and lack of accessibility.
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