Published by Griffith University's Inclusive Council as "Roll, Stride, Ride & Glide – Making Brisbane 2032 the most accessible games yet!"
Griffith Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability research alliance were proud sponsors of the Committee for Brisbane, ensuring people with disability are involved at all levels of 2032 Brisbane Games legacy planning to achieve maximum accessibility.
Hon Dr Steven Miles, Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning described the government’s plan to build wide, unobstructed footpaths outside of venues, precincts and public spaces, with full accessibility and accessible transport to drive inclusivity and employment for people with disability.
Inclusive Futures Engagement Council member and Paralympian Katie Kelly said the event is a tremendous opportunity to challenge the status quo.
“Accessibility goes beyond our physical space – it's also about challenging the deeply entrenched and habitual mindsets and attitudes that hinder people with disability,” Katie said.
“One way we can challenge our thinking is to ask whose voice are we not listening to? Then we must ask ourselves why aren’t they at the table?
“We must find ways of bringing those people into the conversation because the best solutions will come from people who are most affected by the problem and live with access barriers on a daily basis."
Working to improve sport participation for women, gender diverse individuals and people with disability, Griffith Inclusive Sport and Recreation program lead Professor Simone Fullagar said major sport events can be a catalyst for addressing stereotypes about disability.
“The event highlights the need to ensure people with disability are involved at all levels of legacy planning processes to contribute expertise and design insights from lived experience,” Professor Fullagar said.
“Pursuing opportunities to change our city requires an understanding of how different bodies navigate sport spaces and what inclusion feels like, as a sense of belonging, safety and being heard.”
Image description: A montage of colour photos taken at the 'Roll, Stride, Ride & Glide: How to make Brisbane 2032 the most Accessible Games Yet" conference on Tuesday 18 April.
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