Out exploring Greensboro recently, we discovered that the McDonalds restaurant, at the corner of Westridge and Battleground Avenue, has a braille breakfast and lunch/dinner menu. We don’t know if all McDonald’s restaurants have them, but it is wonderful to know that people who are visually impaired can read the menus for themselves.

In the absence of a physical or sensory challenge, it is easy to overlook the need for accommodations. However, when you have a friend or family member who needs accommodations or modifications, it is great when a business affords them as much independence as possible. Equal access and ease of use mean a lot… especially as we age. Look around you, in Greensboro, or wherever you live. If you see something that could be done to make information or places more accessible, start your own little campaign today!

Today is ABC Wednesday and for our 2016 Round, which we’re calling Greensboro’s A-Z Urban Finds, “B” is for braille. Braille characters, invented by Frenchman Louis Braille,  have been around since 1837.  With modern technology, specifically screen reader software, braille has been on the decline. But for now, braille is on the menu–  at McDonald’s.