Case Study: Paralympics Australia advances inclusive sport with Ellis Jones' Universal Design Guide

Paralympics Australia launches a universal design guide for inclusive sport with Ellis Jones

Paralympics Australia, a trusted organization supporting athletes with disabilities, faced increasing demand from sporting bodies and venues for guidance on achieving higher standards of accessibility and inclusivity, especially with the approach of the Brisbane 2032 Games. They partnered with the vendor Ellis Jones to develop a comprehensive Universal Design Guide to address this challenge and lead a new era in inclusive Australian sport.

Ellis Jones developed a strategic framework and a practical 'how to' guide for Paralympics Australia, which included benchmarking best practices, conducting interviews, and facilitating leadership discussions. The resulting comprehensive and user-friendly guide now serves as a key reference for sports organizations, helping them overcome structural, process, and attitudinal barriers. This work significantly enhanced Paralympics Australia's ability to promote universal design principles and is a key means for Australia to meet its commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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