CBM Australia 240d ago

Buildings, roads, schools, workplaces; our environments shape daily life. But when they’re built without accessibility in mind, people with disabilities are excluded before they even enter the door. From steep stairs and narrow corridors to unsafe road and footpath conditions, the physical environment can act as a wall that shuts people out of community life. Access means ensuring spaces are designed for everyone, with standards that meet real needs and environments that empower and enable rather than isolate. When physical spaces are accessible, participation becomes possible. We travelled to Kupang, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to meet with Yafas, Terezhina, Simon, Dinna and Ben, who share with us the importance of creating inclusive, accessible spaces so people with disabilities can contribute and belong to their communities. Learn more about International Day of People with Disabilities: https://www.cbm.org.au/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities