Kilkenny Access Group will host a treasure hunt this Saturday in a bid to raise awareness about access issues in Kilkenny.
The group, which represents local people with disabilities, will highlight access issues affecting everyone around Kilkenny and identify difficulties commonly encountered.
Kilkenny Paralympic champion Gabriel Shelley will also demonstrate his medal-winning boccia skills and everyone is encouraged to have a go.
The family event will see a range of Kilkenny sports stars, including Kilkenny hurler Martin Comerford and Kilkenny ladies football captain Catriona Corr, lead their teams to find hidden treasure around MacDonagh Junction on Saturday November 29. The group is inviting all Kilkenny families to take part or support their chosen team.
“While there are over 3,000 people in Kilkenny registered with a long-term disability, including mobility and vision limitations, access is an issue for everyone, such as those on crutches or those with buggies,” said Nigel Brander of Kilkenny Access Group.
“We want to highlight universal access for all as access affects everyone, from a store’s layout leaving space for wheelchair and buggy users, to a slope being included in plans for new pavements, improving accessibility.”
Minister for Trade and Commerce John McGuinness and Mayor of Kilkenny Pat Crotty will officially open Kilkenny Access Group’s first treasure hunt event.
Stephen Neary, the new access officer of Kilkenny County Council, will also speak at the event. Kilkenny Access Group will host the event at MacDonagh Junction as a leading example of universal accessibility.
