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elp:rdu Experiential Landscape Place Research and Development Unit |
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Kevin Thwaites BA, Dip LA (Dist), PhD University of Sheffield , UK kevin.thwaites@elprdu.com |
Ian
Simkins BSc, Dip LA, PCHE, FHEA, MI Hort,
MLI Chartered Landscape Architect ian.simkins@elprdu.com |
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| Please click here for a pdf version of the program for the 17th July |
A
research project led by Alice Mathers a.mathers@sheffield.ac.uk |
“Excuse
Me I Want To Get On!” (E.M.I.W.T.G.O) |
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Please
click here for
a pdf version of the poster |
E.M.I.W.T.G.O a six-month research project which ran from January 2008 until June 2008. |
| E.M.I.W.T.G.O was awarded funding by the Knowledge Transfer Opportunities Fund to develop a research partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Mencap. |
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| E.M.I.W.T.G.O was supported by Stagecoach Supertram and Speaking Up For Action (SUFA) |
What
is“Excuse me I want to get on!” (E.M.I.W.T.G.O)? |
| E.M.I.W.T.G.O wanted to make the local public transport experience better for people with learning disabilities, so they could feel confident and safe getting around Sheffield. |
| E.M.I.W.T.G.O wanted to discover what could be changed by Sheffield City Council and the Stagecoach Supertram, so more local people with learning disabilities use the Supertram to gain greater independence. |
| E.M.I.W.T.G.O project information contact: Alice Mathers a.mathers@sheffield.ac.uk |
SITE
DESIGN: Kevin Thwaites & Ian Simkins |