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Universal design for all: Spain's 2025 accessibility report

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23 April 2025

Universal design for all: Spain's 2025 accessibility report

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The Observatory 2030 outlines 142 actions to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in Spain's urban and rural areas through universal design.

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Observatory 2030

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Fundación ONCE

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Geographical descriptors

Spain

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The report, published in January 2025 by Observatory 2030 of the High Council of the Orders of Architects of Spain, focuses on enhancing accessibility in urban and rural areas across Spain. This document outlines strategies and 142 concrete actions to improve inclusivity through universal design. It emphasises the role of public authorities, businesses and citizens in creating environments that cater to everyone, particularly those with disabilities. The report aims to significantly improve the quality of life for all residents (The original piece available only in Spanish).

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