(formerly known as wheel chairs);
however, we are dedicated to maintaining the tradition and constitutional rights
of people who use walking or other forms of ambulation as their primary means of
personal transportation.
History
In the early days of the 21st century, wheeled forms of individual
transportation were used only by people with physical disabilities. By 2050
technological advancements made motorized forms of artificial transport more
efficient, effective, and affordable; therefore, people without physical
disabilities began to adopt wheeled forms of transport.
During the later decades of the 21st century the dominant culture became
increasingly reliant on television eye glasses, computerized brain implants,
virtual reality applications for home offices, and many other technologies that
enhanced passive methods for work and recreation. Walking or running as a means
of transportation was regarded as slow, inefficient and ineffective. Eventually
the overwhelming majority of people ceased to recognize the need or lost the
desire to walk, run, jog, or even to just stand around. By the early decades of
the 22nd century the dominant culture relied solely on technologically enhanced
means of wheeled transportation. Ambulation as a practical means of getting
around became obsolete.
People who insisted on walking or using other organic forms of ambulation were
viewed as anachronistic. By 2075 ninety two percent of all people who could
afford wheeled transportation were using it. In many communities ambulos were
ridiculed, persecuted, and denied appropriate access to public places.
The Walter M. Class Action Lawsuit.
Circumstances for ambulos are improving because of a landmark class action
lawsuit. Three years ago the Walter M. class action lawsuit was settled on
behalf of ambulos who were denied appropriate accommodations in public places.
No longer can ambulos be required to stand for entire basketball games because
arenas do not provide seating. Ambulos no longer have to stand at the rear of
movie theaters because they do not bring their own seat. The sale of pedometers
is no longer illegal. People who jog or run are now protected from harassment.
Ambulo school children can no longer be required to stand all day because there
are no chairs. Stand up comedians are now free to practice their craft in its
original form, and they are protected from unwarranted ridicule.
What can you do?
• Teach your children to walk and to enjoy the benefits of ambulation.
• Learn about the history and tradition of running, jogging, and just standing
around.
• Fight against the stigma associated with ambulation.
Bottom Line
Seriously, never forget that walking and running should be a cherished aspect of
human experience. Never take walking, running, or just standing around for
granted because the right to ambulate can be easily lost.