UniversALL Design 2020: Fostering Equitable Spaces - join us as we make the world more accessible
UniversALL Design 2020: Fostering Equitable Spaces
#ArchersChallenge
UniversALL Design 2020: Fostering Equitable Spaces - join us as we make the world more accessible
About Archer
Archer Hadley was born with Cerebral Palsy and has spent his life in a wheelchair and accepted every challenge that life has thrown his way with perseverance. In high school, Archer created his first Challenge after he met too many obstacles with doors that he could not open on his own.
His goal was to raise enough funds to install an automatic door while also giving his fellow students and teachers the unique opportunity to spent a day in a wheelchair. His goal of raising $40,000 was quickly surpassed and at the close of his first Challenge he raised a total of $87,000. This was enough funding to install five automatic doors, a new ramp and an overhead roof. With this success, Archer's Challenge was born.
Today, Archer is a senior at The University of Texas. His hopes are to create a universal standard that goes above and beyond the current minimum requirements that are in place today. He can be found at all of our Challenges, cheering you on!
Words From Our Supporters
“By taking part in Archer’s Challenge last year, I gained an important perspective on the obstacles that people in wheelchairs face every day that most of us never notice. I am so grateful to Archer for sharing this experience with me and hope more people take the challenge this year.” - Mayor Steve Adler
"Archer Hadley represents the best of true Texas grit. With a big dream and the determination to achieve it, Archer rose above the challenges he faced and proved that Texans despite all obstacles—can do anything they set their minds to. It just takes an idea and the guts to strive for it.” - Governor Greg Abbott
"Archer is an inspiration to me and many others. His dedication to giving back, doing good, and moving us to be the best version of ourselves is transforming communities across the world. Our family is honored to call him a friend and we personally look forward to supporting Archer’s Challenge.” - Fayruz Benyousef
Together We Can Make The World More Accessible.
Together We Can Make The World More Accessible.
We believe that accessibility is a guiding principal, not a minimum standard. We believe our environments reflect the values with which they were created - that an improvement for some is an improvement for all.
Take Archer's Challenge.
On March 31st, 150 Universall Design Symposium participants will take to the streets of Austin to experience firsthand what “equitable spaces” truly means. Through navigating the streets and buildings of downtown Austin, participants will gain a new perspective on how design impacts accessibility. Explore the obstacles faced by those with mobility differences and learn how Universall Symposium participants can incorporate these experiences into creating universal design.
Join us!
During a Challenge we invite our supporters to participate and experience their jobs, schools, and city establishments through a new perspective. Take a day and trade in your walking shoes for a set of wheels and see what life is like for your mobility impaired neighbors.
“I am taking Archer’s Challenge because I believe that understanding and empathy cannot be developed without experiences.” Kyle Kerrigan, Archer's Challenge Participant
To date, nearly 5,000 people have participated in Archer's Challenge from all backgrounds and industries- from students to Government officials- and gained new insight from experiencing life from a wheelchair.