I live at the top of a big hill (and I’m a dog lover) so I leave a bowl of water on the sidewalk. I know dogs take advantage of it and I have also seen rabbits and squirrels get a drink. Many birds even use the bowl, even though a bird bath is just a few feet away.
Like so many things, an enhancement designed to benefit a small segment of the population turns out to help a much broader audience. Accessibility measures such as ramped sidewalks were designed for wheelchairs but also made it easier for strollers, walkers, bicycles, etc. Signage placed to help newcomers to a facility can also aid those who have not been there for a period or who are disoriented as to which office is where. Learning aids in schools can be used by some students to catch up and others to get ahead.
It’s a reminder to provide as many enhancements as you are able without worrying that only a small group will reap the rewards. Benefits to one are likely to be benefits to many.
