“Every Time I’m Reminded That Spaces Were Not Built For Me” This Creator Spoke Up About Accessibility In Workplaces And Support Poured In!

“Every time I’m reminded that spaces were not built for me”  this was the powerful message behind a viral post in which an Egyptian creator spoke up about accessibility in workplaces.

 

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Egyptian writer and content creator Nadia Haitham took to social media to highlight a barrier many people don’t see.

Nadia lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and uses a wheelchair. While building her career in Cairo, she says the hardest part isn’t the workload, the competition, or even the market itself.

It’s entering the building in the first place.

According to Nadia, she attends interviews where employers are impressed by her qualifications and experience. But the moment she mentions that she uses a wheelchair, the tone shifts.

Many offices are located on upper floors with no elevators or ramps, making them physically inaccessible. She stresses that she is not asking for special treatment but something basic: access.

Her post also raised a broader question: how can people with disabilities be expected to participate in the workforce if workplaces are not designed to include them?

Nada emphasizes that people with disabilities do not lack talent. The real issue, she argues, is the lack of accessibility and accountability in professional spaces.

For her, this conversation is not about sympathy; it is about rights, dignity, and equal opportunity.

What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. There are five subtypes that vary in severity and age of onset. While there is currently no cure, therapies and medications can help manage symptoms.

Following her post, many online users voiced their support, amplifying her call for more inclusive workplaces and meaningful change.

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