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Ability or Social Status: Alexis Ghaleb

  While exploring Morocco, I noticed how inaccessible many areas are for people with mobility impairments, especially in the medinas with their narrow, uneven paths. Unlike the U. S., where ramps and elevators are common, Morocco still lacks basic accommodations in many public spaces. However, efforts are being made:  Marrakesh, for example, is benefiting from World Bank and Japanese government grants aimed at improving urban accessibility. Another social issue I encountered was the visibility of child poverty, with many children working or begging in the streets, often without adult supervision. These experiences highlight the   inequality that still exists, particularly for disabled individuals and impoverished children. Though Morocco has launched initiatives to improve accessibility and protect vulnerable children, more inclusive infrastructure and support systems are necessary for real, lasting change. World Bank. ( 2017). Morocco - Promoting the physical accessibili...