John Wyndels’ career included many years as a national radio producer before joining government, where he contributed to the development of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. He is a loyal fan of the New England Patriots.
Narrator: Accessibility is good for everyone.
Narrator: So what does accessibility mean for you?
John Wyndels: It means going to the places I want to go to. It means if I want to go to a restaurant, if I want to buy a pair of pants, whatever the case may be, it means I have the ability to go there and get what I’m looking for.
Either through a traditional front door method, or if I have to, make other arrangements.
But them being receptive to the fact that, because I’m in a wheelchair I still want whatever they’re selling or giving.
Narrator: Learn more about Manitoba’s Accessibility Standard for Customer Service. Visit AccessibilityMB.ca.
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