Tool material - Hogeschool Gent

Introduction.

Tool material.

Part 1: Map your network

With this step-by-step plan, you can identify which local actors are part of your initiative's network. Follow the steps and keep the result on hand for Part 2.

Map your network

Part 2: 10 dimensions of accessibility

We provide insight into different dimensions of accessibility through 10 information sheets. Each sheet represents one dimension of accessibility. Based on examples and dialogue and reflection questions, we encourage you to think about accessibility in your local context. Keep the results from Part 1 on hand.

The information sheets provide insight into various dimensions of accessibility but do not serve as a checklist or scoreboard. Therefore, choose one or a few dimensions you would like to focus on, depending on the objectives or the goals of your initiative. Which dimensions do you want to specifically work on and why? Or which dimensions are challenging within your initiative at this moment?

Tip: Address ‘connected’ as the final dimension. Incorporating insights from the other dimensions when addressing ‘connected’ can be useful. Additionally, this dimension provides a good transition to the final step ‘Part 3: The future’.

U

Usable

Is your activity tailored to the participants? Consider age, gender, sports level, medical and psychological conditions.

A

Affordable

Are your activities affordable? What financial, practical, and psychological barriers are at play?

I

Involved

Does your initiative give people the opportunity to participate in your activities and society at large?

R

Reachable

Is your activity reachable to your target group? Does it take place at a convenient location and at a suitable time?

A

Available

Can everyone participate in your activity? Is there enough space and opportunity for everyone? How do you address barriers?

W

Well-known

Do participants know about your initiative, so they can find their way to it?

U

Understandable

Is the information clear to your participants, so they can take part in a meaningful way?

R

Reliable

Is your initiative a safe and reliable place?

A

Agile

Are you attentive to new situations and participants? Can you quickly adjust when needed?

C

Connected

What vision, goals, activities, and target groups do you share with your partners? How can you further strengthen the bond?

Part 3: The Future

The exit and follow-up questions can help you determine which ideas or actions you will effectively pursue.

The future