European Commission Access City Awards Open for Applications
The 2025 Access City Award competition is open for applications. This EU award recognises cities that have done outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities. The award is organised by the European Commission in partnership with the European Disability Forum. The winner and runners-up receive a monetary prize:
- 1st place: EUR 150 000
- 2nd place: EUR 120 000
- 3rd place: EUR 80 000
Applicants may also receive a Special Mention award if they have done exceptional work on accessibility in a particular area. For example, on built environment and public space; mobility, transport, and related infrastructure; information and communication, including ICT; or public facilities and services.
Cities across the EU with over 50 000 inhabitants are eligible to apply. If a country has fewer than two cities with 50 000 inhabitants, two or more smaller towns with a combined population of 50 000 can apply.
The winners will be announced during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference on 28 and 29 November 2024. Applications must be completed and submitted online via this application portal by 10 September 2024 (23:59 CET).
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EQUASS
The European Quality in Social Services (EQUASS) is an initiative of the European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR). EQUASS enhances the social sector by engaging social service providers in continuous improvement, learning and development, in order to guarantee service users quality of services throughout Europe.
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