Anderson Dean Park Creates Inclusive Swimming Experience for People with Disabilities

Disability Inclusion Day at The Diamond unites community

Anderson Dean Park creates inclusive swimming experience for people with disabilities

The pool at Anderson Dean Park has faced maintenance challenges in recent years."Pool maintenance wasn't kept up the way it should have been kept," said Stephen Ransdell, park director.Ransdell said he's learned from past mistakes and now has everything running smoothly. But he's not just focusing on fixing wear and tear he's working to make more meaningful changes as well.This will be the pool's first full summer being open since 2019, and they…

Co-creating Inclusive and Non-ableist Public Health Policies With Persons With Disabilities; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN

In their study, Shikako et al analyzed how national policies during the COVID-19 pandemic either supported or neglected the rights of persons with disabilities, aiming to inform the development of inclusive policies that align with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). They concluded that the differences in policies across countries during the COVID-19 pandemic indicate a need for greater alignment an…