Positively empowering Swansea Event - encouraging independent living

This morning I was at the Liberty Stadium where I had been asked to open a conference on independent living. 

The event was organised by the Swansea Association of Independent Living which is run by disabled people for disabled people. They are committed to removing barriers that prevent disabled people from living full and independent lives.

I was able to stay for the first session which was delivered by Swansea Football Club's Access Officer, and was fascinated at the huge amount of work that is being put into the club to improve access to the games and to improve the enjoyment of each event for people with disabilities.

This does not just include ramps and lifts for the physically disabled but also a portable changing room facility and a sensory room for those with ASD. 

There were a number of stalls there as well from local organisations such as the RNIB, some of whom I was able to talk to, though time did not permit a full tour.