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Explain that you\u0027re going to invite a local decision maker to talk to them about how we can make the community more accessible and inclusive.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn small groups, everyone should think about changes they\u2019d like to see that would make their community more accessible for disabled people. People should think about any examples of when their community hasn\u2019t been as inclusive or accessible as it could be. What role could the decision-makers plan in making a positive change?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EFor example, could they ask public buildings to make changes such as making sure they have ramps or turning music down? Could they raise awareness of a specific topic or issue? 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