I am often asked for advice on how to “sell” accessible and inclusive garden design in public and private spaces. I can see these people hope for a impenetrable list of justifications and benefits they can pass on to get projects greenlit. My advice is always to turn the tables and simply ask for a justification why these spaces shouldn’t be universally designed and inclusive for all. It’s often met with a bit of shock to be honest. Because we just don’t think reflexively enough about the idea that access and inclusion (I believe these things are different too btw) is a basic human right. So I loved seeing this as it re-affirms my position within greenspace design. AND this approach applies to all disadvantaged groups too. Not just within disability. #greenspace #landscapedesign #therapeutichorticulture #inclusion #disability #disabilityrights
CEO, Ruh Global IMPACT | Executive Chair, Billion Strong | Host of Human Potential at Work AXSChat Co-Host
When you're asked to implement disability inclusion practices, it's not an added burden. It's simply upholding basic human rights. #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #Ableism #Equity #Equality #HumanRights