Curb cut effect

The curb cut effect is when a small change is made to the environment that makes it easier for people with disabilities to move around, but ends up benefiting everyone. Imagine you and your friends are playing in a neighborhood park. You all want to go from the grass area to the sidewalk. Some of your friends can easily step up onto the sidewalk without any problems, but others may need some help. Now let's say the city decides to put a small ramp, called a curb cut, at the point where the sidewalk meets the grass. This would allow those who had difficulty stepping up onto the sidewalk to easily roll onto it with their wheelchair or stroller. But something interesting happens – now everyone can use the curb cut! Kids riding bikes or scooters can use the curb cut to quickly hop up onto the sidewalk. People with shopping carts or luggage can use the curb cut to easily move their belongings onto the sidewalk too. So this small change, designed to help those with disabilities, ends up helping everyone and making the park more accessible for everyone who visits!