Experts and accessibility organizations are urging that people with disabilities play an active role in the design, evaluation, and improvement of mobility services, ensuring that solutions genuinely meet their needs. The call was made during the European event Advancing Accessibility in Transport, held in Dublin and organized by the European Accessibility Center, AccessibleEU.
Opening the event, Jesús Hernández Galán, director of AccessibleEU, stressed that accessibility must be embedded across every stage of the transport system—from infrastructure and vehicle planning to the development of digital tools and professional training. He emphasized that meaningful progress will only be achieved if public authorities, companies, universities, and civil society organizations work together in a coordinated way.
Participants explored international trends in accessible mobility, discussing technological innovation, interoperability, digital accessibility, and the challenges of cross-border travel.
They also agreed on the importance of strengthening strategic cooperation among operators, industry, and civil society.
The meeting included a dedicated session on the state of accessibility in Ireland, where authorities and service providers shared recent progress and future priorities. Speakers also highlighted the importance of incorporating the direct experiences of people with disabilities into decision making, ensuring that mobility solutions truly support autonomy and inclusion.
Source: Europa Press