NDA Annual Conference 2022: Session 4 - Accessibility of Information and Services
Channel: National Disability Authority
Date: 2022-12-06

The 2022 NDA conference examined Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on Accessibility. Key points shared through this Conference included understanding Article 9 of the UNCRPD; exploring a holistic understanding of accessibility, equal access and employment; exchanging learning across the public and private sectors; moving beyond the minimum standards; using universal design principles to build inclusive environments including information and services. This is the first NDA conference run as a hybrid event.

Accessibility of Information and Services
Chair: Charlotte Barker, CEO Institute of Designers in Ireland

David Capozzi, Director of the United Spinal Association Inc on the Americans with Disabilities Act and accessibility of transport: taking stock 32 years on.

Elaine Howley, Regional Coordinator with Sage Advocacy on barriers to accessibility of public transport in Ireland.

Amy Collins and Eleanor Liston, Bus Éireann on the passenger assistance scheme roll out in Cork.

Susanna Laurin, Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Funka on users powering the Web Accessibility Directive.