- Posted 24-Nov-2020
University of Athens: nomination of the laboratory of Adapted Physical Activity / Developmental & Physical Disabilities, School of Physical Education & Sport Science
Nomination of the Laboratory of Adapted Physical Activity / Developmental & Physical Disabilities, School of Physical Education & Sport Science/NKUA in the 2020 awards of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Project: “Access and Inclusive Experience of people with Disabilities on Sports events: The Institutional Role and Responsibility of ACCESo”.These projects are defined by their innovative approach and engagement and international cooperation beyond Greek borders. The Lab submitted this proposal for 2020 UN/SDG Action Campaign Awards to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2020–2030. The target is to provide people with disabilities with experiential learning, fun and opportunities to enjoy attending live sports events. This initiative is targeting people with disabilities, namely almost 20% of the population. This project is concerned with the establishment of an official (access official ACCESo), a trained person who provides access to ALL sporting facilities to ALL people. The ACCESo plans and realizes the conditions and operations under which a sport event will be accessible to people with disabilities. This project goes beyond accessibility in terms of available infrastructure but creates the conditions for an experiential attendance and participation to all people with disabilities. The ACCESo applies to sports, stadia and events such as football, basketball, volley-ball and water polo for people with disabilities (motor,mental and sensory). Of course, the list for future development of ACCESo to other sports (Olympic or Para-Olympic) is not exhaustible. This project has already started and is running. Soccer, basketball and water polo are the first three sports games where ACCESo will be applied. The proposal was supported by the Hellenic Paralympic Committee (HPC), the Hellenic Wheelchair Basketball Federation (H.W.B.F.) and a number of amateur clubs of the aforementioned sports.
Source: en.phed.uoa.gr/human-resources/professional-staff/koutsouki-dimitra.html
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