Commonwealth Sport’s Post

As the President of #RCSN, I am privileged to witness firsthand the transformative power of sports in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Our journey is aligned with #SaudiVision2030, which aims to foster inclusivity, diversity, and excellence in every sector, including sports. We believe sports build confidence and community. With strategic partnerships and significant financial support, we are breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all athletes. #SaudiArabia’s $1.3 billion investment in supporting people with disabilities underscores our commitment to empowerment. These resources provide assistive devices, training programs, and financial support, helping over 400,000 individuals. With collective effort and unwavering commitment, we can achieve great things for athletes with disabilities. The future is promising, and together, we can make a significant impact. #InclusiveSports #Empowerment #Leadership #DisabilityInclusion

Inclusivity is fundamental to our business. From beginning to end, accessibility is at the forefront of our projects. Our Sydney team were thrilled to hear from Nick Morris, who is not only a gold medal Paralympian, but also director of Morris Goding Accessibility Consulting (MGAC - A Jensen Hughes Company). Nick was joined by fellow MGAC Paralympian (and multi-gold medallist) Evan O'Hanlon OAM. They shared their personal stories and spoke about universal design and accessibility compliance with Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act. Key takeaways included: 💡Disability is a mismatch between the needs and preferences of people and an environment. Accessibility is about making sure an environment can accommodate and support everyone’s diverse needs.  💡We need to be mindful of language. Use ‘accessibility needs’ not ‘disability access’. Keep up to date with terminology and don’t be afraid to ask questions,  💡Accessibility access can’t just be a feature; it must be standard. We need to integrate inclusive design principles at the planning phase. At TSA, we want our projects to have positive community impacts for generations to come – inclusive and accessible design is central to this goal. Thank you to Nick Morris and Evan O’Hanlon for sharing your invaluable experiences and insights with our team. #TeamTSA #MGAC #PositiveImpact #TransformativeImpact #Inclusivity #AccessibilityNeeds #UniversalDesign #AccessibleDesign 

Accessibility ≠ just physical access. Inclusion ≠ just meeting legal standards. It’s not the accessible buildings that are needed. It’s the empowerment to navigate life freely. As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, we're not just preparing for an extraordinary display of athleticism but also for a robust conversation on disability, accessibility, and inclusion. From August 28th to September 8th, while 4,400 athletes compete across 22 sports, an equally important narrative unfolds off the field. In our next episode, we’ll be joined by Andy Barrow, a former Paralympian who has focused on advocacy for disability rights and accessibility. Andy will share his journey from the world of elite sport to becoming a leading voice in the fight for a more inclusive society. We’ll explore the challenges still faced by disabled individuals, the progress made, and the steps we must take to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live, work, and participate fully in society. This isn’t just about the Games – it’s about the ongoing movement for equality and empowerment. Join us for an insightful conversation beyond sport, highlighting the real victories still to be won. Stay tuned! #DisabilityRights #AndyBarrow #Inclusion #AccessibilityForAll #Paris2024 #Empowerment #wayfinding #signage

The challenges faced by disabled athletes echo the barriers faced by disabled professionals in the corporate world. Paul Modley, our Managing Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging shares his insights on his time at the Paris Paralympics: https://lnkd.in/eSsB9DFh #Talent #HR #DEI #DEIB #Inclusion #Diversity #ParisOlympics #Olympics #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #AMSExpertInsights

I am proud to be a disabled person. The Paralympic Games have embraced and celebrated the uniqueness and individuality of athletes who happen to be disabled. The past 12 days have opened up conversations about disability and disabled people. We can’t stop here. We must continue to have honest and open conversations and think differently about disability. Let’s keep the conversation going and change the narrative about disability. #paralympicgames #disabledandproud #wearealldisabled #waad #inclusion Channel 4

***New Blog Article - More Than Medals: How we can break down barriers for people with disabilities in sports*** With the Paris Paralympics just around the corner, we thought we would take a look into the history of the games and the current state of inclusion in sports 🏅. You can read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gCTYBFTN #ndis #ndisbundoora #ndisdisabilitysupport #paralympics #paris2024 #inclusioninsport #paralympics2024 #disabilityinsport #ndisblog #disabilityhousing #helpathandsupport

The challenges faced by disabled athletes echo the barriers faced by disabled professionals in the corporate world. Paul Modley, our Managing Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging shares his insights on his time at the Paris Paralympics: https://lnkd.in/ega4FPbU #Talent #HR #DEI #DEIB #Inclusion #Diversity #ParisOlympics #Olympics #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #AMSExpertInsights

***New Blog Article - More Than Medals: How we can break down barriers for people with disabilities in sports*** With the Paris Paralympics just around the corner, we thought we would take a look into the history of the games and the current state of inclusion in sports 🏅. You can read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/gCTYBFTN #ndis #ndisbundoora #ndisdisabilitysupport #paralympics #paris2024 #inclusioninsport #paralympics2024 #disabilityinsport #ndisblog #disabilityhousing #helpathandsupport

Today is the last day of Disability Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating those with disabilities, and highlighting their creativity, resilience and achievements. The Opening Ceremony of the #Olympics in Paris just a few days ago showcased excellent examples of what people living with disabilities are capable of. How wonderful it was to see: ► Paralympians Alexis Hanquinquant, Nantenin Keïta and Marie-Amélie Le Fur, all carrying the Olympic torch; and (of course) ► the incredible Celine Dion, demonstrating superb resilience and courage in not letting her chronic affliction of Stiff Person Syndrome stop her from delivering a stunning rendition of Edith Piaf’s ‘Hymne à l'Amour’, to bring the ceremony to a perfect close. These are all powerful reminders that people who are differently abled are disabled by societal barriers and perceptions, rather than by their own impairment or difference. EVERY point of difference carries value and merits inclusion. Let us all embrace that principle, at work and everywhere else – rather than allowing ourselves to fall victim to the curse of homogeneity and required assimilation that inevitably results when societal or organisational constructs allow exclusion to prevail. #disability #DisabilityPrideMonth #inclusion #InclusionMatters #DEI #DEIB The Inclusion Imperative

Cynicism from bad experiences can be addressed by involving people with disabilities in the design and planning processes from the outset, including research design. https://lnkd.in/e9BMQ_YF #planning #DisabilityInclusion #wheelchairaccess #publicEngagement #PeopleWithDisabilities