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This is a "rolling interview" with Grace E. Reed, a Portland State University alumni and disabled older adult. Grace assesses the accessibility of the existing streetscape that is slated to be improved and developed as part of PSU campus - southwest 4th avenue.

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Designing a PSU for EVERYONE - forum event!

Date: Friday, April 15 · 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Smith Memorial Student Union Room 228 (Multicultural Center)

Dear students, alumni, faculty, staff and PSU campus users,

The Gerontology Association of PSU, the Institute on Aging, the Multicultural Center, The Disability Resource Center, and students interested in reviving the Disability Advocacy Cultural Association would like to invite you to a forum on Friday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. titled: “Designing a PSU for EVERYONE.”

The forum will include a brief presentation on accessibility at PSU, a diverse and ...inclusive panel discussion representing a broad spectrum experiences on PSU’s campus from participants of all ages and abilities, and an opportunity to discuss how inclusive and accessible PSU is for those of all ages and abilities.

Refreshments will be served.

ASL interpreter and captioning provided. We will be happy to provide accommodations such as audio amplifiers, visual interpreters, specific seating, etc., upon request.

Please contact us at 503-725-5236, or email Melissa Cannon at mcan@pdx.edu

PROJECT: Enhancing Social Equity by Creating a Campus that is Friendly for All Ages and Abilities: A Student/Faculty/Community Collaboration

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BACKGROUND

• Social Equity is a key component of sustainability  that is too often overlooked and undervalued
• Equity issues around aging and disability have received little attention in the field of sustainability
• The first of the “Baby Boom” generation turned  65 last month as we begin to witness the  unprecedented aging of our population
• In 2008, 25.7% of Oregonians 18+ were living  with a disability

ACTIVITIES
• Host an intergenerational campus-wide forum on the  topic of aging and disability
• Training for students and faculty to perform ADA and universal design audits and reviews of campus and community facilities
• Work with PSU’s Transportation & Parking Services, Portland’s Bureau of Transportation, and the Portland Commission on Disability on several issues:
 - Education on diverse-ability users of facilities for cycling,      pedestrian activity, driving, transit, and paratransit
 - Identifying key areas of accessibility features and barriers
• Conduct a model design charrette focusing on urban campus  accessibility and visitability issues

PARTNERS
PSU Organizations
Institute on Aging
Disability Resource Center
Transportation & Parking Services
ADA Policy committee

Student groups
Gerontology Association at Portland State University
Disability Advocacy Cultural Association
Planning Club

Non-traditional students and campus groups
Senior Adult Learning Center
Retired Associates of PSU
PSU Alumni Association

Community Partners
Portland Commission on Disability
Bureau of Transportation

OUTCOMES
• Better understanding of aging and disability issues at PSU
• Enhanced evaluation training, barrier recognition, and generation of solutions for students and faculty
• Develop a mobility education program in conjunction with PSU  and the larger community
• Design feedback to be used by PSU’s ADA Policy Committee and others involved in facilities upgrades and development
• Develop a Guide for Best Practices for Creating a University for  those of all Ages and Abilities