8th December 2023: WRI India Participates in a Discussion about ‘Accessibility of Public Parks for Persons with Disability’
Neha Lal, Manager, Sustainable Cities and Transport at WRI India, participated in an online Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the subject of ‘accessibility of public parks for persons with disabilities. The primary objective of this FGD was to engage in collaborative dialogue and gather insights from a variety of stakeholders spanning persons with disabilities, self-advocates, disabled people’s organisations, and legal professionals, on the accessibility of urban public parks for persons with visible and invisible disabilities, and with a particular focus on Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The insights gathered during this FGD will inform a comprehensive report being compiled by Vidhi Legal Centre, providing recommendations to address accessibility issues and promote inclusivity in urban public green spaces. This information will then be shared with relevant government departments, authorities, and changemakers to advocate for participatory and inclusive planning.