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Title Accessible Urban Space: A Facilitated Discussion on Inclusive Cities and Communities Day / Time Tuesday, June 20th / 13:30 - 15:30 Room Crystal Pavilion C Event Description How does urban planning affect community accessibility and social inclusion for people with disabilities? How does accessibility play out in different cultural and economic contexts? These are two question participants will engage with in SPARC BC’s facilitated discussion. During this unique opportunity to share ideas and learn from each other, participants will examine models from around the world which have broken down barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities. Through a guided exploration of challenges, best practices, and ways forward, participants will draw upon their own experiences to find commonalities in the solutions presented, and determine ways to incorporate these into their own communities. Various assistive technologies will make this event accessible to people with disabilities attending WUF. It will, also, feature an innovative and real-time online conferencing tool linking in virtual participants from around the world. Session Language English French Speakers (information as provided by host organization) Dr. Wendy Sarkissian, Speaking for the Future; Vince Verlaan, Wellspring Facilitation and Planning Nilesh Singit, India Centre for Human Rights and Law Lanie Woodfine, Independent Living Resource Centre; Stephen Lytton   Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Making_Space_for_Everyone_100030.pdf 2005_Dialogue_summary_100030.doc Organizing_Community_Dialogue_100030.doc Accessible_Urban_Space_100030.pdf AUS_Handouts_web_100030.pdf Host Organization Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC) Host Organization Description Founded in 1966, the Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) is a non-partisan, independent organization that draws its members and Board of Directors from across British Columbia. SPARC BC conducts public education and advocacy on priority issues, focusing its efforts on the areas of income security, accessibility, and community development. SPARC BC’s Research and Consulting Services, Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities, and Community Development Education Program contribute to the social and economic well-being of individuals and communities in B.C. We work with communities in building a just and healthy society for all. Website (Organizer and partners) www.sparc.bc.ca

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