PROCESS Barrier-free Cleveland is an on-going effort to identify barriers to the activities of everyday life in Cleveland neighborhoods for older residents and people with disabilities. The work is based on the experiences of Cleveland residents who participated in the project through one-on-one interviews, focus groups, a community survey, and neighborhood activities. Neighborhood barriers make it hard for people with physical impairments, vision loss, hearing loss, and cognitive challenges to feel safe in their neighborhoods and fully participate in the activities of everyday life. The project team worked with a Community Sounding Board to explore ideas for removing neighborhood barriers through urban design and infrastructure investments, digital technology, and community programs. The goal of this work is to make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to: • visit neighborhood destinations; • socialize with family and friends; • get to work, school, doctor’s appointments, shopping, and religious services; • use public transit and public space; and • access information, knowing what to expect and whether they will be safe and comfortable at their destination.
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
