Enhance Accessibility: Redesign Coca-Cola Cans for Inclusivity.

Enhance Accessibility: Redesign Coca-Cola Cans for Inclusivity.

The issue

Dear Friends,

I'm Jerusha, and I'm a passionate disability advocate. I want to share a personal experience with you - as a young woman living with cerebral palsy, I often find it challenging to open soft drink cans due to their current design. This struggle is not unique to me; many individuals with disabilities face similar difficulties.

That's why I'm excited about the proposed changes in the Coca-Cola can design. These modifications will make it easier for people like me to enjoy a Coca-Cola without the frustration of struggling to open the can.

The two key suggestions in this petition are:

1. **Enlarge the Pull Tab Ring:** This simple change would provide a larger grip area, making it easier for those with limited dexterity or hand strength to open Coca-Cola cans.

2. **Add a Stability Handle:** An ergonomic handle near the pull tab will offer stability and support during the opening process, greatly benefiting individuals with physical disabilities.

By signing this petition, you're not just supporting a cause; you're helping to improve the lives of people like me who long for a more accessible world. Your signature will be a powerful statement, urging Coca-Cola to prioritize inclusivity.

I love this drink and I want to be able to drink from a can of Coke without relying on others.

Let's join hands to make these changes happen. Please sign the petition, share it widely, and let's create a more accessible and enjoyable Coca-Cola experience together.

With heartfelt thanks,

Jerusha

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Jerusha MatherPetition starterJerusha Mather is currently pursuing her PhD at Monash University, where her research focuses on neuromodulation in adults with cerebral palsy.

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The issue

Dear Friends,

I'm Jerusha, and I'm a passionate disability advocate. I want to share a personal experience with you - as a young woman living with cerebral palsy, I often find it challenging to open soft drink cans due to their current design. This struggle is not unique to me; many individuals with disabilities face similar difficulties.

That's why I'm excited about the proposed changes in the Coca-Cola can design. These modifications will make it easier for people like me to enjoy a Coca-Cola without the frustration of struggling to open the can.

The two key suggestions in this petition are:

1. **Enlarge the Pull Tab Ring:** This simple change would provide a larger grip area, making it easier for those with limited dexterity or hand strength to open Coca-Cola cans.

2. **Add a Stability Handle:** An ergonomic handle near the pull tab will offer stability and support during the opening process, greatly benefiting individuals with physical disabilities.

By signing this petition, you're not just supporting a cause; you're helping to improve the lives of people like me who long for a more accessible world. Your signature will be a powerful statement, urging Coca-Cola to prioritize inclusivity.

I love this drink and I want to be able to drink from a can of Coke without relying on others.

Let's join hands to make these changes happen. Please sign the petition, share it widely, and let's create a more accessible and enjoyable Coca-Cola experience together.

With heartfelt thanks,

Jerusha

avatar of the starter
Jerusha MatherPetition starterJerusha Mather is currently pursuing her PhD at Monash University, where her research focuses on neuromodulation in adults with cerebral palsy.

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