CLARKSVILLE, TN – Alex Johnson is on a mission to change the way communities approach accessibility for disabled citizens. In 2023, that mission brought him to Clarksville, where he challenged local leaders to spend a day in his wheels.
Last week, he returned for round two. On Monday, Dec. 15, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, along with several other city employees and department heads, spent a portion of their workday in wheelchairs, to experience some of the challenges faced by disabled people in our city.
A day of discovery
Participants spent four hours in wheelchairs, attempting everyday tasks such as going to lunch, finding a parking spot, using the public restrooms and even just taking a trip up the street.
Afterwards, they regrouped at One Public Square to discuss what they’d learned, and how those experiences can help them better-serve Clarksville’s disabled community…