Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Freetown - an Inclusive Infrastructure Case Study from Sierra Leone
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) and Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) are delighted to launch this new case study considering Inclusive Design and Accessibility of the Built Environment in Freetown as part of the UK aid funded AT2030 sub-programme, ‘Inclusive Infrastructure’ - exploring the role of inclusive environments to enable equal access to Assistive Technology (AT).
Showcasing findings and recommendations for infrastructure, the built environment and urban development in Freetown the case study provides actions towards creating a more accessible and inclusive city. Building a picture of the current state of inclusive design and accessibility of the built environment, the report sets out the potential for inclusive design to address existing barriers to inclusion for persons with disabilities.
- Read the Executive Summary
- Read the Full Report
Research conducted in Sierra Leone included interviews, co-design workshops and photo diaries, with 15 stakeholders and 20 persons with disabilities living and working in the city.
Join the digital launch event on Thursday 13th April at 10am to hear more about the experience of persons with disabilities in Freetown, and the importance of an inclusive built environment.
Inclusive Infrastructure is a sub-programme of UK aid funded AT2030, testing ‘what works’ to improve access to life-changing Assistive Technology (AT) for all. The research demonstrates how access to AT is dependent on an enabling and inclusively designed built environment. The Sierra Leone case study is one of six that help build a global picture of the current state of inclusion and accessibility in our cities through engaging local stakeholders and communities. It explores the understanding of and potential for Inclusive Design to address some of the current barriers to inclusion while showcasing examples of good practice, supporting cities to be resilient, inclusive and meet global goals.
Catch up on the Freetown launch recording:
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