Tomorrow’s Spaces Part 1: Access Israel Association
Table of contents for Tomorrow's Spaces
- Tomorrow’s Spaces: Introduction
- Tomorrow’s Spaces Part 1: Access Israel Association
- Tomorrow’s Spaces Part 2: Circles of Justice
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Access Israel Association: founded in 1999 in order to serve the large disabled population in Israel. Their aim is to assist with the promotion and integration of people with disabilities into Israeli society and enable them to achieve a life of dignity, respect and maximum independence.
The fulfillment of this vision through its unique projects enables people with disabilities to live in honor and equality allowing them to fulfill their personal potential.
In the 21st century, the State of Israel is still not accessible. Unlike in other Western Countries, in the State of Israel most public buildings, municipal offices, courts, clinics, museums, theaters, hotels, playgrounds, parks, commercial areas etc. are not accessible to people with disabilities. Therefore, they are closed to this public, their families and friends, preventing people with disabilities from enjoying and using such facilities and living an equal and normal life.
The goals of Access Israel include:
- Making as many public locations as possible accessible.
- Promoting equality between people with disabilities and society on the whole.
- Increasing awareness among the general public, planners and decision makers regarding accessibility.
- Promoting assistive technology and accessibility of information (via the Internet, cellular, television, software and appliances).
- Promoting employment of people with disabilities in the open market.
- Improving professional knowledge regarding accessibility among planners, architects and engineers.
- Improving service to people with disabilities in the government and business sectors.
