Talking Heads at HEART is a monthly event where speakers share their expertise on a wide range of subjects: economics, culture, health / social and international issues.
We have had some fascinating presentations, recent topics have included homelessness, Islamophobia, and sustainable cities. The speakers are often local experts from a particular field and / or drawn from local universities / research departments. There is always time for debate and questions afterwards.
Talking Heads is a joint initiative between HDT and HEART. We welcome ideas for topics and potential speakers – as well as help in organising the sessions … please get in touch!
All are welcome.
New Season begins September 26 @ 19:30
Accessibility Problems in City Streets for Disabled and Older Pedestrians: Reflections from the Inclusive Public Space Research Project
Anna Lawson: Professor of Law at the University of Leeds
This talk focuses on:
(1) what features of streets make it difficult for disabled and older pedestrians to get around; and
(2)The role of law, especially equality and human rights law, in addressing these problems.
It presents some of the UK-based findings of an international research project, based at the University of Leeds, and funded by the European Research Council.
The talk begins with a simple overview of international and national law and policy commitments to making city streets more accessible. It then highlights the key types of problem which our UK participants told us about. As part of this, we will play two short films (one in virtual reality), made as part of the Project. We will then reflect on limits to the effectiveness of current law, including the Equality Act 2010, in tackling this type of problem, and on possible reform. The talk will be followed by general discussion and, if time permits, an opportunity to view some of our VR films using a head-mounted display.
Contact details
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