Haraldur "Halli" Thorleifsson, an Icelandic designer and tech mogul, is tackling urban accessibility issues through his initiative, Ramp Up Iceland. As a wheelchair user, he personally understands the barriers to accessing public spaces. His experience of being unable to enter a store due to a single step motivated him to act. Launched in 2021, the initial goal of installing 100 ramps in Reykjavík has expanded to include cities across Iceland and will now reach international locations like Paris and Lviv, showcasing significant community impact.
Icelandic designer and tech mogul Haraldur "Halli" Thorleifsson is solving the inaccessibility of local storefronts through his initiative Ramp Up Iceland.
Thorleifsson's journey began when a single step prevented him from entering a store, highlighting the barriers faced by wheelchair users.
The Ramp Up Reykjavík initiative has gone beyond its initial goal of 100 ramps and expanded to other cities, epitomizing community impact.
Ramp Up Iceland's success has led to plans for expansion into Paris and Lviv, aiming to address accessibility issues on a larger scale.
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