Do you find some streets in Syracuse or Atlanta difficult to use because of how they are designed or managed?
The Inclusive Public Space research project at the University of Leeds, together with Burton Blatt Institute – Syracuse University, want to hear about your experiences as a pedestrian! We are investigating the problems caused by unequal access to streets in 10 cities around the world and the way law and government respond to them. We are particularly keen to hear from people with disabilities, older adults and parents or caregivers. If you fit this description, or you know others who do, please consider participating and spread the word. More information about the project is available at https://inclusivepublicspace.leeds.ac.uk/.
Participating would involve: being interviewed; choosing a street journey to be filmed by a professional videographer (with the option of featuring in it); and describing your experience of street exclusion and its impact in the form of a personal story.
Everything will be done by phone or online. There is the option to accompany the videographer during the street filming, but this is not required and won’t affect participation.
If you are interested in participating, please let us know by:
- submitting your details at Inclusive Public Space Project – Expression of Interest Form (link: https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/expression-of-interest_usa);
- email at Project@leeds.ac.uk, or
- telephone at +1 (678) 701 3771 or +1 (315) 314 4179.
About BBI
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University reaches around the globe in its efforts to advance the civic, economic and social participation of people with disabilities. Through program development, research and public policy guidance, BBI advances the full inclusion of people with disabilities. BBI builds on the legacy of Burton Blatt, a pioneering disability rights scholar. BBI has offices in Syracuse; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; New York City; and Lexington, Kentucky. Learn more at bbi.syr.edu.