Cerebral Palsy Alliance sharing the keys to accessibility in transport
02 Aug 2023
Cerebral Palsy Alliance sharing the keys to accessibility in transport
02 Aug 2023
About the speaker
- Dale WalkerPartnerships Manager at Cerebral Palsy AllianceDale Walker is the Partnerships Manager at Cerebral Palsy Alliance and a passionate disability advocate. Dale has a strong commitment to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and the community, and actively engages in public speaking on these topics. Dale has worked with many businesses across Australia to integrate STEPtember, Australia’s leading health and wellness event to encourage physical and mental wellbeing within workforces. STEPtember also raises funds for Cerebral Palsy Alliance's critical work in research, advocacy, services, and the development of assistive technologies. Dale also plays a pivotal role in creating awareness and seeking funding support for Remarkable, Australia's first accelerator program for startups, focused on developing technologies to benefit the lives of people with disabilities. A large percentage of the funds raised through STEPtember contribute to the success of this innovative program. Dale's insights and experiences will undoubtedly inspire conference attendees to think of ways they can ensure a more inclusive and accessible workplace and community for all.
Key takeaways
Accessibility for public transport is not just about the trip on the train or bus, but everything around it as well
The journey to get from the station to the replacement bus is often overlooked
Disability tech is all about participation