Inclusive Public Space

(3/3) Instead, we look forward to connecting with the Inclusive Public Space Project community on our BlueSky account: @ips-leeds.bsky.social

(2/3) The nature of the channel has also changed over the years and no longer aligns with our University values of collaboration, compassion, inclusivity and integrity.   While this remains the case, we will no longer be posting on this account.

(1/3) Since 2019, we’ve used this account to share updates, highlight research stories and connect with the School of Law community. However, in recent years - like many others - we’ve experienced a huge drop in engagement due to developments on the platform.

Attendees of #Walk21Portugal had the opportunity to experience our VR videos which show the journeys taken by some of our participants. @Sofia_Raseta and Nadia Voigt da Mata facilitated the sessions during the breaks. Great to see such interest in making spaces accessible!

Anna Lawson and @Sofia_Raseta had a lovely time playing ‘Serious Games’ with @MarioBellinzona @GillMcSheaPATH1 and Heike Bunte at #Walk21Portugal! A really engaging way to discuss solutions to accessibility challenges. 👩🏼‍🦽👩‍🦯‍➡️

Day 3 at @Walk21Network conference: @MariaOrchard presented findings from the Inclusive Public Space Project, focusing on the reporting, monitoring and enforcement of public space accessibility, as well as best practices. 🦮👩🏼‍🦽👩‍🦯‍➡️ #Walk21Portugal

#Walk21Portugal kicked off yesterday, & so did our new #DateYourCity tool!✨ We explored #PedestrianMobility by walking Lisbon's streets, identifying what we love or find challenging to raise awareness on the quality of public space! Try it yourself 👉 engage.eiturbanmobility.eu/processes/DyC

The IPS Team is in Lisbon for the #Walk21Portugal conference! First up is Anna Lawson presenting on 'The Importance of Inclusive Pedestrian Environments: Raising Awareness through Participatory Films' 👨‍🦼🧑‍🦯📽️ #EverybodyWalks

We’re in Lisbon for the @Walk21Network conference! 🇵🇹 Great first day, where Anna Lawson and I took part in Serious Games, a board game methodology designed to help planners understand the challenges of automated buses for disabled passengers. #Walk21Portugal

Excellent article about the accessibility of public transport in the US 🙌 'Mind the Accessibility Gap: The Fight for Stair-Free Subways' at law.stanford.edu/publications/m… via @StanfordLaw

Coming up tomorrow at 7:30 pm! Anna will be @HeadingleyHEART for a #TalkingHeads session on 'Accessibility Problems in City Streets for Disabled and Older Pedestrians: Reflections from the IPS Research Project'. For more info, visit hdtleeds.org.uk/projects/talki…

Dynamic panel discussions around using law more strategically to challenge accessibility barriers and to promote awareness-raising across the globe. - Inclusive Public Space Project Conference 2024, Day 2. @IPS_Leeds @CDSLeeds @LSJ_Leeds @Law_Leeds #InclusivePublicSpace

“This is not the end. It’s the end of the conference, but… it’s the beginning of the rest of the work we have to do” - Anna Lawson’s closing remarks to the @IPS_Leeds Conference this afternoon.

Our final conference is next week but there's still a few places left. Registration to attend in-person closes tonight, move fast!

This video encourages us all to discuss obstacles, like bins, with neighbours and report overgrown vegetation to the council. 🌿 Let’s ensure safe streets for everyone. Learn more about our #CutItBack campaign: bit.ly/3A1JXwm #CutItBack #VisionForChange #StreetsForAll Video Description: The video shows a clip of a man using a white cane trying to navigate a path with dustbins and vegetation alongside on the left, with the path being shown from his perspective on the right. It then shows a woman and another man in dark glasses standing outside a house with an overgrown hedge at the front. The main is explaining the issue with the overgrown hedge. The screen splits to a man on the phone at the bottom of the screen with the Fix My Street app logo underneath reporting the overgrown foliage. Transcript: Like the blind person in the video, do you have trouble with trees, bother with bins, or hassle with hedges while navigating the streets? Well, there's no point cursing under your breath. It won't get you anywhere. Don't suffer in silence. If you do something about it, it may not be there the next time. don't know whether you're aware with this. Bush is potentially a hazard for reasonably impaired people. Have you thought about talking to the owner? They might be empathetic and cut the hedge back or be mindful of where they leave their bins. Yes, I'm blind and I'd like to report a hedge. You could report the issue directly to your council or anonymously using the Fix My Street app and they will do all the hard work for you. The council have an obligation to do something about it. Report overgrown foliage, #CutItBack Learn more at sightlosscouncils.org.uk... #CutItBack Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils logos.'

Excited to share our new cover article on PSED in @Laws_MDPI! With thanks to all the UK stakeholders interviewed for this. @LSJ_Leeds @CDSLeeds @ITSLeeds @MariaOrchard @ieva_eskyte @motionickness mdpi.com/2075-471X/13/4…

Come to @RoyalArmouries 16-17 Sept and get involved! inclusivepublicspace.leeds.ac.uk/ips-project-co…

inc. articles by @LavJacobs, Dr Sanjay Jain @NLSIUofficial, @lamumu07, Tally Hatzakis, Yochai Eisenberg @adagreatlakes, Barry Whaley @BBISyracuse.

IPS is delighted to announce our Topic Issue in @MDPIOpenAccess, co-edited with Jim Walker @Walk21Network, and @victorpineda. Find all articles below! mdpi.com/topics/9I24BPO…

Poster sharing findings from the @IPS_Leeds project, designed by @Sofia_Raseta. Also ft. Lewis Lockwood and Finn, guide dog to PI Anna Lawson! Come visit us in Newlyn building today if you’re at #CDS24.