'Make Way Day' events to highlight mobility obstacles in Offaly

As part of a national 'Make Way Day' event, gatherings will take place in Offaly tomorrow (Friday) to highlight obstacles in public spaces which present a problem for people with disabilities, parents with buggies, and the elderly.

The Offaly Local Development Company said people were encouraged to take part in Make Way Day 2023, with events planned in Tullamore and Clara.

These events are organised by the Offaly Disability Equality Network (ODEN). For more information, contact Declan on 087 699 1226.

Common issues of concern in towns and villages include cars parked on footpaths, street furniture, Illegally placed sandwich boards, wheelie bins abandoned on paths, and low-hanging trees.

The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) in supporting the rollout of 'Make Way Day' across the county tomorrow.

The DFI is encouraging people to use its online survey tool to gather information on the obstacles that they meet on their local streets. The tool is available now on www.makewayday.com.

Social media users are also being invited to share photos and videos tomorrow using the hashtag #MakeWayDay23.