The Spanish National Police has opened a nationwide accessibility office that will promote universal accessibility in all areas of police work. The creation of this office follows a commitment to comply with the rights of persons with disabilities.

The office also serves as an observatory that will bring together the institution’s resources and actions related to staff training and assistance to citizens with disabilities.

This initiative is part of a plan called in Spanish Policía Nacional Incluye (National Police Includes) which aims to remove barriers that hinder the rights of people with disabilities and of others in need of special protection.

More information about the services offered by the Spanish National Police’s accessibility office (in Spanish only). Original source in Spanish. 

The Access City Award 2026, organised by the European Commission and the European Disability Forum, is now open for application. The deadline is September 9, 2025.

The award recognises cities that prioritise accessibility for all persons. Specifically, it is open to:

• All EU cities of over 50 000 inhabitants,
• Urban areas comprising two or more towns with a combined population of over 50 000 inhabitants, if they are in EU countries with less than 2 cities with over 50 000 inhabitants.

The winners will be announced on 4-5 December 2025 at an award ceremony during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference organised by the European Commission together with the European Disability Forum. Apply to the 16th edition of the Access City Award. More information.