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The importance of accessibility

date:  12/12/2023

Across Europe, millions of persons with disabilities struggle to use transportation, access buildings, enjoy parks and other shared spaces, and navigate websites. This can stop them from working, getting to appointments, socialising, accessing information needed for their daily lives. For many, this means not being able to enjoy the basic things in life that many of us take for granted. That is why the Access City Award exists. This award celebrates all that cities do to become more accessible to all citizens but especially persons with disabilities. This is a step towards ensuring equality for all.

Collage of all five finalist cities of the 2024 Access City Award