May 28, 2015 Current Events 0 Comments

AM NewYork reports:

Were the grab bars in the restroom to your liking, sir?

A discerning Jackson Heights diner has begun a restaurant review blog TheDisabledFoodie.com, that evaluates eateries not just on the freshness, taste and quality of their food, but on the ability of disabled people to consume it.

The blog “is an awareness campaign,” explained founder David Friedman, 38. People without disabilities often don’t fully understand the obstacles encountered by those who have them, he said, and people with disabilities want to eat at places where they will be spared hassles, obstacles, and condescending or insensitive staff.

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