The Role of Accessibility Features in Enhancing Social Inclusion

In collaboration with Halabja Disabled Organization (HDO), the Department of Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University-Sulaimani (TIUS) organized a workshop entitled: The Role of Accessibility Features in Enhancing Social Inclusion, to be held on November 28th, 2022. The workshop will be organized as part of the Hiwar project in partnership with UN Ponte Per (UPP) and Funded by UNDP Iraq.

The workshop includes three presentations:

1st presentation: Mr. Hikmat Marouf, (Disability Rights Activitist) will present on the challenges and barriers persons with disabilities face due to lack of accessibility

2nd presentation: Mr. Awder Omar, (Workshop Trainers) will present on types and accessibility standards needs in public places.

3rd presentation: Dr.Hozan Latif will present on universal design in learning spaces.

The objectives of the workshop include:

  • Discussing what is meant by accessibility and its importance to participants.
  • How can we build an inclusive society through accessibility?
  • Discussing standards and methods of proper accessibility for buildings.
HIWAR for a Renewed Social Contract Project, proposed agenda
Output 1.3 The Role of Accessibility Features in Enhancing Social Inclusion
Day Time Topic Facilitator Method
November 28th, 2022 1:00 – 1:05 PM A brief description on the project and welcoming speech. Mariwan Wahbi(HDO director) Speech
11:05 – 1:10 PM Welcoming Speech from Tishk International University Representer Speech
1:10 – 1:30 PM Persons with disabilities Common Issues, Challenges and Barriers to access. Trainer Presentation
1:30 – 1:55 PM Standards and methods of proper accessibility for buildings. Trainer Presentation.
1:55 – 2:20 PM Universal design in learning spaces Dr. Hozan Latif Presentation
2:20 – 2:25 PM Discussion and Feedback Collection Participants Questions and Answers
2:25 – 2:35 PM Coffee Break