AccessibleEU Estonia - From Pathways to inclusion. Accessibility in built environment and transport (24-WS-EE-01)

The conference is dedicated to exploring and advancing the integration of accessibility in the design and development of urban environments and transportation systems. This event brings together professionals, advocates, policymakers, and researchers to discuss challenges, share innovations, and promote best practices that ensure equitable access for all individuals.

Participants will gain expert insights from leading professionals in Estonia and internationally, learning from exemplary case studies and successful implementations of accessible solutions worldwide. The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops addressing various aspects of accessibility in the built environment and transport.

Attendees will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of how to design environments that accommodate all abilities. Topics include enhancing public transport accessibility, the role of smart technologies, universal design principles, policy frameworks supporting inclusive infrastructure, and strategies for retrofitting existing environments.

• Target audience: Designers, architects, students, transport planners, urban environment specialists, advocates.
• When: Friday, September 27, 2024
• Where: Tallinn institute of technology. Tallinna tehnikakõrgkool, Pärnu mnt 62, 10135 Tallinn, Estonia.
• Format: Physical
• Type of event: Workshop and mutual learning session
• Language: Estonian
• How to participate: Free registration
• Accessibility information: Accessible venue. Sign interpretation in Estonian.