IN THIS ISSUE
- A spotlight on the SWAN Project: Reflections on data collection with participants with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Project Updates
- Rendez-Vous Avec Daryl and Maëlle
- Connect with our partners on Social Media
- Conferences and Events
A Spotlight on the SWAN Project: Reflections on data collection with participants with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
The Stakeholders Walkability/Wheelability Audit in Neighborhoods (SWAN) project aims to empower people with various disabilities to advocate for inclusive communities and neighborhoods using the SWAN tool. The SWAN tool facilitates participant-led evaluations of select streets and intersections by people with varying disabilities. Aislynn Sharrock reflects on her experience as an undergraduate research assistant supporting data collection.
MAP Project Updates
Learn more about what some of the MAP project teams have been up to over the past few months!
Rendez-Vous Avec Daryl and Maëlle
Daryl is a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Daryl is working on the Access to Fly and Active Transportation Policy Analysis Project under the supervisions of Dr. Delphine Labbé.
Maëlle is a doctoral student at Université Laval. Her research focuses on knowledge mobilization related to universal accessibility among municipal staff.
Connect with our Partners on Social Media
Check out what the MAP Partners are up to on social media. Follow our partners on social media to stay up to date with news, events and more!
Conferences and Events
Plain Language and Beyond: Developing Health Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. March 13th 10-11am PST/1-2pm EST
Beyond the Cover: An Exploration of Disability in Literature. March 26th, and April 23rd from 11 AM – 12 PM PT/2-3pm EST
Breaking barriers: What does disability mean today, and how can we work towards disability justice? March 28th from 7-9pm EST in Montreal Québec
GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Conference. November 13-16th in Seattle Washington
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