Chronic Illness on Yik Yak | I never thought I’d say this but I’m so glad that I’m disabled in America. Europe is NOT accessible. For anything. I saw a “ramp” that was 12° (the limit is 4° in the US). I saw tactile dots that were just painted on. And forget allergen info!

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Chronic Illness 16w

I never thought I’d say this but I’m so glad that I’m disabled in America. Europe is NOT accessible. For anything. I saw a “ramp” that was 12° (the limit is 4° in the US). I saw tactile dots that were just painted on. And forget allergen info!

Anonymous 16w

I spent a whole bunch of time in Italy and the cobblestones were a nightmare—I use a cane—and I spent the whole time thinking about just how impossible it would be in a chair

Anonymous 16w

I forgot to mention all the smoking! Oh my god how normalized it is to smoke literally everywhere. Even my smoke-free hotel smelled faintly of smoke. I’ve had a dry nose and scratchy throat for days but it’s gotten magically better since getting to Disney (STRICTLY no smoking) and going on a very humid ride

Anonymous 16w

I thought allergen info was better in Europe?

Anonymous

#1 16w

Cobblestones are literally my worst nightmare

Anonymous

#2 16w

No we actually have more fda regulations on food labeling

Anonymous

#2 16w

It is hilariously not. I have one (1) major allergy (milk) and I’m stressing and have already been majorly sick. It’s honestly a toss up if something will have allergen info, if that info will be correct, if it’s consistently formatted across stuff. It was slightly better in UK, but in France I’m just eating prepackaged food out of grocery stores. I actually have a few other allergens but thankfully they’re easier to spot (beef). Also not everyone in Europe considers butter or cheese to be milk