With the aging population and declining birth rates, more and more people are experiencing firsthand the lack of accessibility in common areas of buildings, as well as in public spaces.
“We conducted a study a few years ago that indicated there were 100,000 people in Spain who could not go outside. When we help people with mobility issues gain that mobility and not depend on others, we help them gain autonomy,” explains Pallàs, who notes that although legislation supports them, changes are not happening as quickly as needed.
The Foundation has a program for financial aid to promote accessibility works and conducts studies on accessibility, as well as actions that help those who are not affected by these issues empathize with those who are prisoners in their own homes.
