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Description
In this project we want to raise awareness about the accessibility of services for people with disabilities in public spaces. The problem we are addressing is the low level of knowledge about accessibility among people working in companies and public institutions, as well as the insufficient number of solutions to meet the needs of people with disabilities. As part of the project, we will set up a group of Self-advocates of Accessibility consisting of people with disabilities, whose task will be to empower people with disabilities in the local environment. We will conduct a series of training sessions and integration meetings for them. They will become ambassadors for people with disabilities, who will make it easier for those people to integrate into the community. We will carry out training sessions on adapting spaces and services to the needs of people with various types of disabilities and conduct accessibility audits in enterprises, public institutions and social economy entities from the tourism, catering and leisure services sector (in accordance with the requirements of the Act of 19 July 2019 on Ensuring Accessibility for People with Special Needs). The audit will result in a report with recommendations on the implementation of solutions in line with the needs of people with disabilities. We will host open educational, cultural and entertainment events during which we will bring the audience’s attention to the accessibility of public spaces for people with disabilities. The project is addressed to people with disabilities as well as the representatives of the catering, tourism and leisure services sectors. Indirectly, the whole local community will benefit from the project’s activities.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to raise awareness and knowledge regarding accessibility. The project was proposed
a number of activities aimed at increasing the accessibility of the tourism and catering industries
free time for people with disabilities, including: were selected from a group of people with
disability Self accessibility advocates who, thanks to a series of trainings and meetings, acquired
skills and competencies necessary to perform this role. The task of Self-Advocate was
strengthening people with disabilities in the local environment. They educated, integrated,
strengthened the local community.
Together with the Accessibility Coordinator, they conducted an accessibility audit in enterprises,
public institutions and social economy entities from the tourism, catering and other industries
free time services based on the requirements of the Act of July 19, 2019 on the provision of
accessibility to people with special needs. The result of the audit was a report
recommendations regarding the implementation of solutions ensuring accessibility according to needs
people with disabilities and people with special needs. Employees in these areas benefited
training, workshops increasing knowledge, tools and skills regarding accessibility.
The activities were addressed to both people with disabilities and able-bodied people,
local community, representation of the catering, tourism and leisure services industries.
*60 h (10 x 6 h) training preparing OZN to act as a self-advocate
*1 construction and erection of an access ramp for OZN traffic in public space
*1 OZN information event for the local community
*5th OZN event for the local community
* 3 initiatives were implemented for the local community
*38 organizations and 11 institutions received information about the Accessibility Academy
* 6 meetings (x 4 hours) were conducted as part of the Building Accessibility campaign
* 36 meetings were held for participants (average 15 people) with Animators and Accessibility Coordinators
* 10 meetings of Self-Advocates with Accessibility Coordinators were conducted.
* Don''t shirk - workshop about the world of the Deaf (number of participants 22)
* World Mental Health Day with the Accessibility Academy,
Number of people taking part in the workshop on mental health 13,
Number of people participating in Accessible Cinema 13
Number of people participating in the entire event: 22
* Movie screening available
* Game night available (number of participants: 20)
* series of training courses "Expert in online communication". Completed in 28 hours. (number of participants 10 ON)
* 10 accessibility audits were carried out
* Basic Polish Sign Language Course completed - 70 hours (completed by 15 participants) + 6 additional hours
* 16 h of training "Building accessibility from the point of view of organization management" for 11 people
* 2 study visits were carried out to social economy entities (Wojtkowyje Association - art therapy, alpacas; Zaja Association - movement workshops).
* 2 cultural events were held
*80% increase in the sense of agency, knowledge and skills regarding accessibility among OZN among (conclusion: at least 60% of participants) - applies to self-advocates.
*increased awareness of accessibility among employees/managers, among others. 10 entities
*increase in knowledge among representatives of, among others 10 entities (among 80%)
*community integration with OZN
*increasing digital accessibility among OZN, min. 60%