The city of San Cristóbal de The lagoonin Tenerifehas been chosen as a finalist for the award Accessible City 2024this distinction recognizes municipalities that prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities. disability.
Łódz (Poland), Saint-Quentin (France), South Dublin County (Ireland) and Tübingen (Germany) have also been selected for their commitment to eliminating barriers and promoting the inclusion of all European citizens in their cities. These cities, Brussels explained, have demonstrated good practices and stood out in their commitment to guaranteeing accessibility to urban life, especially for people with disabilities and elderly citizens, this implies promoting accessibility in buildings, in public transport , in facilities and services, as well as in information and communication technologies.
“Accessibility is an essential step towards equality, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the same level of freedom and autonomy,” said the Commission’s Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, who called for more cities to work on this matter to ensure the inclusion of all citizens of the Union. Of the 32 cities that submitted this year for the award, a jury from the European Union (EU) shortlisted the five finalists, whose winner will be announced on December 1 in a ceremony during the European Day of People with Disabilities conference.
