Eco-Access champions the rights of disabled people to access nature

About us

Eco-Access teaches respect for ourselves, for others and for our environment.

It is said that, 'what we do not know, we fear'. Through the concept of 'twinning' Eco-Access creates opportunities for disabled and non-disabled children to participate in activities designed to break down barriers. While they focus on nature, they get to know each other as human beings and real change takes place in the attitudes of all concerned.

Eco-Access workshops, camps and outings do not emphasise what it is like to be disabled. They emphasise the removal of inherent fears of interacting with people with disabilities.

Eco-Access also encourages all people to take on the responsibility of caring for mother earth, and champions the right of disabled people to access wildlife areas.

People who are blind, deaf, intellectually and/or physically disabled are often NOT considered in the planning and implementation of environmental programmes and facilities. Our work is based on the philosophy of inclusion, ensuring appropriate access for people of all ages and levels of ability.

Activities

camps and outings to natural venues, where disabled and non-disabled people learn about each other and our planet
environmental education projects with disabled children
information about how to include disabled people into society and the environment
creating public awareness on disability and environmental issues
fundraising, to make all of this possible

If you would like to get involved in our work, please contact us.

Staff

Founder and Honorary Life President of
Eco-Access,
Rob Filmer

Julie Filmer
Executive Director

George Roberts:
Project Manager

Dan Makwakwa:
Garden Manager

Custan Malima
Project Co-ordinator