PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
‘In our shoes’ campaign is the Universal Accessibility & Disability Services (UADS) initiative that aims to give the university community an opportunity to experience the challenges related to making use of a wheelchair on campus.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARTICIPANTS?
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With the help of an assistant, spend at least 40 continuous minutes in a wheelchair
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Move within a prescribed area carrying out designated tasks. Task sheets will be provided.
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Report back findings for follow-through
WHO WILL PARTICIPATE?
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Staff (Academics & Non-Academic)
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Executive & middle Management
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Students
IN OUR SHOES OBJECTIVES:
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Create awareness regarding issues relating to accessibility for people with disabilities within the Nelson Mandela University Campuses.
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Involve the university community in making a difference by handing over 10 wheelchairs to the residences in PE Campuses, then George will follow.
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Have the university community at large assess and recommend changes regarding accessibility.
Your participation will be highly appreciated. Please RSVP to siwe.nare@mandela.ac.za by Friday the 18th March.
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