Mission Statement

The Accessibility & Universal Design Innovation Team is dedicated to ensuring that all community spaces, resources, and services in Koreatown are accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. We champion inclusivity through innovative design solutions and assistive technologies, striving to create a community where all residents can participate fully and independently in every aspect of community life.

Scope

Core Functions

  • Assess and improve the accessibility of physical spaces, digital platforms, and community services
  • Develop and implement innovative universal design solutions for community projects
  • Advocate for accessibility and inclusion in all Ktown Team initiatives and broader community development
  • Provide education and training on accessibility, universal design, and disability awareness
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure accessibility is integrated into all aspects of community life

Special

  • Maintain a comprehensive accessibility resource database for Koreatown
  • Operate an assistive technology lending library for community members
  • Develop and implement an accessibility certification program for local businesses
  • Create and manage a community feedback system for reporting accessibility issues

Strategies and Tactics

  • Short-term Goals
    • Conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit of Koreatown's public spaces
    • Launch a digital accessibility toolkit for local businesses and organizations
    • Implement an assistive technology training program for community members
    • Develop a universal design guideline for future Koreatown development projects
    • Create an accessibility map of Koreatown highlighting accessible routes and facilities
  • Long-term Goals
    • Achieve 100% accessibility compliance in all public spaces in Koreatown within five years
    • Establish Koreatown as a model for urban accessibility and universal design
    • Increase employment rate for people with disabilities in Koreatown by 30% in three years
  • Tactics
    • Partner with local architectural firms to promote universal design in new developments
    • Organize monthly workshops on various aspects of accessibility and assistive technologies
    • Develop a mobile app for real-time accessibility information and navigation in Koreatown
    • Implement a recognition program for businesses and organizations excelling in accessibility
    • Create a mentorship program pairing people with disabilities with local employers
    • Collaborate with tech companies to develop innovative assistive technologies

For how teams operate - structure, roles, tools, meetings, proposals, and collaboration - see How Teams Work.