Hannes Juhlin Lagrelius
Facilitator
Inclusion Starts at Home - Identifying accessibility barriers and enabling local action across organisations and communities to leave no one behind
November 7, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
Multipurpose room 02
World Blind Union
Canada
English
Reference:
TE 02-03
Summary
Persons with disabilities are one of the most marginalised groups in cities. Local actions are needed to address accessibility barriers. Despite accessibility being an obligation and a core commitment of NUA and SDG 11, progress is slow. In response, this training will provide opportunities for local decision-makers and urban practitioners to discuss barriers and find practical solutions to accessibility issues, equipping them with innovative tools and resources to support accelerated action.
Objectives
1. Increased understanding of accessibility barriers faced by persons with disabilities and how to address these across organisational practices and urban life.
2. Increased understanding of different accessibility domains and their relation to a human rights-based approach.
3. Increased confidence in using tools and methods to guide actions addressing accessibility in organisations across levels and contexts, including how to effectively work with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities.
Partners
Organization
Country
World Blind Union
Canada
CBM Global Disability Inclusion
Netherlands
UN-Habitat (Human Rights and Social Inclusion Unit)
Kenya
Vision Ireland
Ireland
Session panelists
Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Benjamin Dard
Senior Advisor for Inclusive and Accessible Urban Development
World Blind Union
Ms. Kathy Al Ju’beh
Senior Advisor Inclusive Development - Capacity Development Lead
CBM Global Disability Inclusion
Ms. Chantelle Smith