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The Access City Award has been created by the European Commission to reward cities that have prioritised accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Accessible spaces – both physical and virtual – are the first step to equality. If persons with disabilities cannot access transportation, shops, parks, websites and so on, they cannot make their own choices and take control of their lives. A city is accessible when persons with disabilities can, for instance:

  • get information
  • use buses, trams and metros
  • enjoy parks and playgrounds
  • get in and around buildings like the library, sports hall and city hall

The winner and runners-up will receive a monetary prize:

  • 1st place: EUR 150 000
  • 2nd place: EUR 120 000
  • 3rd place: EUR 80 000

Applications must be submitted through this form. Other submissions will not be accepted.

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Application forms must be completed preferably in English, but other EU official languages will be accepted. No other languages will be accepted.

Only applications complying with the eligibility criteria will be accepted.

Before filling in the form, please carefully read the accompanying guidance note and the rules of contest available in all the EU official languages.

The secretariat (secretariat@accesscityaward.eu) is available to help in clarifying questions related to filling in the forms. Linguistic quality is not important for the evaluation of your application. It is the content of your activities on accessibility that will be decisive for your chances of winning the award.

The following supporting documents are required for your application:

  • Mayoral declaration
  • Declaration on honour
  • Financial identification form
  • Legal entity form
Number of inhabitants
  • a. accessibility to the built environment and public spaces;
  • b. accessibility to transportation and related infrastructures;
  • c. accessibility to information and communication, including information and communication technologies;
  • d. accessibility to public facilities and services
Please describe your overall approach and global strategy to improve accessibility in your city and how the policy is implemented or planned to be implemented.
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Please, describe as well whether and how local communities and relevant stakeholders were involved and participated in the process of designing and implementing the initiative.
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