Preparing for the Paralympics
Representatives from the Dept. on Disability and Public Works/Engineering met in Paris with international experts in preparation for the City’s hosting of the Paralympic Games in 2028.
Ali Everett, Assistant Executive Director, Dept. on Disability, and Natalie Sparrow, Disability Access Manager and ADA Coordinator for the Pedestrian Rights of Way, Public Works/Engineering, met with Keely Cat-Wells, political activist and writer who focuses on disabled talent in the media, and Dr. Victoria Austin, co-founder of the Global Disability Innovation Hub and co-director for the World Health Organization’s Center on Assistive Technology.
While in Paris for the recent Paralympic Games, Ali Everett participated in a valuable accessibility session led by Pascal Mathieu, the City of Paris Accessibility lead, as part of the Paris 2024 Games. The session focused on City services and included a detailed venue tour, covering both the venue approach and internal accessibility features.
LA hosts both the next Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2028.
