Shopping is quite an inconvenience for
individuals with disabilities. Barriers can deter patrons from completing their
errands. Two major areas of difficulty for individuals with disabilities, that
form an integral part of the in-person shopping experience, are traveling and
accessibility. Family members then must step in to carry out these mundane
obligations. As a result, consumers might lose their sense of self-worth or
independence. Online shopping is a feasible alternative to the traditional
shopping experience. It can even help to alleviate stress from daily routines.
It is not called retail therapy for nothing, and it is unfair to make this
supposedly fun experience unnecessarily cumbersome for people with
disabilities.
One of the services that can be easily
utilized by one and all, no matter any disability, is
Amazon.com. Amazon.com is the largest online monopoly in the world. The
company provides goods and services to its patrons with the click of a button
(toys, clothes, electronics, and video streaming are but a few of the products
they sell). Business mogul extraordinaire Jeff Benzos gave light to the
company in 1994. Since then his establishment has grown to meet the demands of
the consumers.
When
using Amazon, folks don’t have to travel, wait on long lines, interact with
sales representatives, get products off the shelf or find a bathroom (that more
often than not, is hard to get to). Luckily, everything can be done from the
comfort of one’s home or on the go via the Amazon app. Individuals can view the
website and find items in a matter of a few seconds. Unlike stores, consumers
can shop 24/7.
An additional service provided by
Amazon, for a fee, is Amazon Prime membership. For instance, prime
members can receive free 2-day shipping and exceptional customer service.
The Amazon prime membership is an
annual subscription service with a slew of benefits. The annual fee costs a
mere $119. Some perks with prime include:
· Prime
Pantry is non-perishable groceries delivered to your doorstep for $4.99 a
month.
· Prime
Fresh is a grocery delivery service for an additional 14.99 a month. It is only
available in select cities.
· Prime
Music offers popular music free of charge
· Prime
Video is an exclusive video streaming service.
· Prime
Reading allows limitless access to a multitude of diverse literature, (magazines,
books, comics) even Audible is now a part of the Amazon package.
· Prime
Now is same-day delivery at no extra cost to the consumer. This service is only
available in certain locations.
· Prime Day is a 2-day holiday in July
with incredulous discounts on amazing one-of-a-kind items.
In the end, members will recoup that
money with all the deals and steals. Amazon Prime is known for its reliability
and convenience. Amazon has dominated the retail industry for quite some time.
Millennial’s are susceptible to shopping online versus going to the
store. On the
flipside, one should remember, that when shopping in person, there is a lot of
human interaction that is not part of the online shopping experience. And
when shopping online, no physical activity is required.
I’ve been an ardent member for the past
four years. It was one of my niftiest moves. Prime has made shopping extremely
easy. I don’t have to fret about people not wanting to help me. I’m no longer
subjected to carrying shopping bags on my walker that make it strenuous to
maneuver. In addition, their customer service is very accommodating. If I
have a legit issue they are always enthusiastic about making things right. I
wholeheartedly endorse Amazon prime and believe everyone should consider
becoming a supporter. You will not regret it!
