Make way on our streets for those less able.
The first ever National Make Way Day kicks off tomorrow, September 26th.
Local authorities and disability organisations have come together to call on the public to be more aware of how our actions impact those with disabilities.
13 per cent of the Irish population have a disability and many face barriers to living an independent life due to access and public transport.
Cars parked on footpaths, bicycles/motorbikes chained to lampposts, illegally placed sandwich boards and forgotten bins all obstruct those with physical disabilities and people with visual impairment.
We want you to be more aware about how our actions impact those with disabilities.
Consider how those with disabilities can move around the obstructions we put in their places each and everyday #MakeWayDay pic.twitter.com/GmAKS3ya4D
— Make Way Day (@MakeWayDay) September 25, 2018
Disability groups from all over the county will be out tomorrow highlighting obstacles.
They said thoughtlessness and genuine lack of awareness is behind most instances.
They're asking us to help raise awareness by taking photos of obstructions and posting them on social media with the hashtag #MakeWayDay.
No stickers? No problem!
Take matters into your own hands this National #MakeWayDay !
All you need is a camera & your hand to highlight those everyday obstructions in your way! pic.twitter.com/bSlLJUYSir
— Make Way Day (@MakeWayDay) September 24, 2018
Galway City Council is among the 15 local authorities taking part in National Make Way Day.
Louise and Fionnuala spoke to Sharon Lawless, Access Officer with Galway City Council, to find out more about #MakeWayGalway:
