Several CAN (LET’S) members participated in a discussion of the SWAN (Stakeholder’s Walkability/Wheelability in Neighbourhoods) tool.
This tool was created thought the Canadian Disability Participation Project, with consultation by CAN (LET’S). The CDPP is an alliance of university, public, private and government sector partners working together to enhance community participation among Canadians with physical disabilities.
The SWAN tool allows communities to identify features in the environment that support or cause barriers to the mobility and participation of people using assistive devices.
Cities, such as the City of Burnaby, have been using this tool to do neighbourhood tours and assess where accessibility works and where it needs improvements.
CAN (LET’S) is excited to continue to be part of the development, use, and education regarding the the SWAN tool.