EXECUTIVES URGED TO LIVE A DAY IN A WHEELCHAIR
IN an effort to raise awareness about the difficulties those with a disability face, North Queensland CEOS and business leaders are being challenged to spend a workday in a wheelchair.
With one in five people living with disability in Australia, Queensland not-for-profit Sporting Wheelies has called on local leaders to take part in the CEO Wheelie Challenge.
Highlighting why disability inclusivity should be a priority on the workplace agenda, the inaugural event will take place on July 29.
Sporting Wheelies chief executive Amanda Mather hoped the challenge sparked meaningful conversations about workplace accessibility and prompted business leaders to build more inclusive workplaces.
“As Queensland’s peak body for Paralympic sports, Sporting Wheelies understands the challenges faced by people with a disability and it is our mission to make active goals accessible for everyone, no matter their ability,” Mrs Mather said.
“A lot of able-bodied people take movement and mobility for granted, particularly in the workplace, so we wanted to urge business leaders to experience a day in the life of someone with disability.”
Not only will industry leaders gain a greater insight into the challenges people with limited mobility experience, it will also raise vital funds to bring Para Sports and rehabilitation therapy to Queenslanders living with a disability.
“We know a physically active lifestyle is associated with many health and social benefits and it is concerning only 40.4 per cent of children with a physical disability participate in sport compared to 78.5 per cent of children without disability,” she said.
For more information and to donate, visit www.fundraise.sporting-wheelies.org.au/event/wheelchair-challenge/