Overview

The West Midlands Combined Authority is proud to present its report on the specific challenges faced by the West Midlands region and the long-term recommendations to address those challenges and barriers.

What to Expect:
•    An overview of the report
•    The reality of life for disabled people in the West Midlands region
•    Transport focused recommendations
•    How you can get involved
•    Opportunity for Q&A

Join to understand how you can contribute to breaking the barriers and making improvements to progress the region on its journey to becoming an exemplary region for disabled people.

Who is this event for?

•    Anyone passionate about accessibility and inclusion
•    Local government and policymakers
•    Public service providers

Dr Mark Fosbrook PLY - Disability Inclusion Manager - West Midlands Combined Authority I was born with my disability and from a young age I realised that sport and physical activity were an ideal platform to show that my disability didn’t need to stop or define me. I continued my studies based around this passion all the way through to achieving a degree in Leisure Management and Sports & Exercise Science, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for my services to disability sport and development from the University of Gloucestershire in 2018.

I have represented Great Britain in three sports and worked full-time alongside these. I believe both my disability and my sport have given me great skills for employment.

I now work as Disability Inclusion Manager for West Midlands Combined Authority, leading on work to make the West Midlands an Exemplary Region for Disabled People. This is a long-term commitment and is focused on improving services, changing systems and processes and influencing societal attitudes and behaviours. I want the region to feel different for disabled people and for them to feel empowered to be the best version of themselves they can be without facing negative barriers and challenges.

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