Actions towards accessibility in local administration – Consell de

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10 March 2020 Thematic Workshop C, Palma Laws and Rules concerning accessibility

National level - General Law on the rights of persons with disabilities and their social inclusion File. 1982 , reviewed in 2013 - recognizes persons with disabilities as holders of a series of rights and public authorities as guarantors of the real and effective exercise of those rights Regional Level - DECREE 110/2010 : REGULATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESSIBILITY AND SUPPRESSION OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS This Regulation applies to: - New buildings and public spaces. - Changes in use, refurbishment or integral renovations in existing buildings. - The urbanized public spaces and the elements that compose them. - The actions regarding transport. - Law 8/2017, of August 3, on Universal accessibility of the 2

1. Social Affairs Majorcan Institute IMAS

Institution of reference in Mallorca for managing social services, minors protection and welfare resources. It is an autonomous body that reports to the Social Welfare Department of the Consell de Mallorca.

The Accessibility Section works to ensure compliance with the current regulations on accessibility in the exercise of the universal right of people to live and enjoy an environment without barriers, and especially of people with reduced mobility or with alterations or disabilities who affect the communication.

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What does it offer?

Advice and guidance service in the application of the regulations on accessibility to administrations, agencies, companies and individuals (telephone / e-mail / personal consultations and on-site visits)  Concerning municipalities it offers cooperation in the elaboration, implementation, execution and monitoring of the universal accessibility municipal plans. This service also includes accessibility training for municipal technicians.  Cooperation with the town councils of Mallorca to carry out a diagnosis of accessibility and the application of the reference regulations  Since 2000, Coordination of the Mallorca’s Bureau for Universal Accessibility - To involve, at the same time, citizen organizations and public administrations in the task of sensitizing and normalizing the need to make universal accessibility a work of all for all, incorporating it transversally. -8 Associations for people with disabilities – 6 public institutions / monthly 4

RESIDENCIAL EQUIPMENTS -

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5 BAR RESTAURANT “VARADERO” BEFORE AFTER

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6 ACCESSIBILITY TO THE BEACHES :

32 In Mallorca, 5 in Palma municipality

BEACH ACCESS RAMP: with slopes not exceeding 6%, equipped with handrails accessible at two heights on both sides.

WALKWAYS ON THE SAND: Without discontinuity, with side bands highlighted in color, which allow access to the bathrooms, the area reserved for people with disabilities and water easily and safely.

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM. The cabins are marked with signs in Braille.

CAR PARKS

7 Cala Bona Beach (Son Serverva)

8 Cala Bona Beach services ()

ASSISTED BATH SERVICE: Personal support for the assisted bathroom, duly accredited in accessibility, with prior telephone reservation 24 hours in advance ( from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).

AMPHIBIOUS CHAIR, several sets of amphibious CRUTCHES, WALKER, and various FLOTATION MATERIAL AVAILABLE to those who need it.

INDICATOR TACTILE PAVEMENT: for people with visual impairment, which unites reserved parking spaces and access to the beach

9 Shadow area: (21 square meters) equipped, where you can prepare for the bath comfortably.

Reserved umbrellas: located at points close to the walkway, thus facilitating access.

10 Local Development Department

PROJECTE: STUDY, DIAGNOSIS AND DRAFTING IMPROVEMENT MEASURES IN RELATION TO THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSIBILITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION OF PUBLIC USE SPACES OF OWNERS OF MALLORCA UP TO 20,000 INHABITANTS 2016-2017 To Achieve full accessibility of the municipalities based on the results of the study and diagnosis project, through the call for technical cooperation plans for the drafting of projects and project management and subsidy plans for the realization of the works to adapt the spaces of public use of municipal ownership. result: more than 1,500 equipments and public spaces analyzed, Including municipal museums, public squares, etc.

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WORKS AND SERVICES PLAN of The Consell de Mallorca

It provides found to the municipalities to execute improvments in their services and infrastructures. -improvements in the drinking water network, on public roads, in accessibility, or in energy efficiency; rehabilitation or adaptation of municipal facilities,and acquisition of municipal or real estate vehicles and…. - in 2018-2019 period, 20% of the amount given to each municipality had to be reserved to improve and complete the conditions of universal accessibility of public facilities and buildings, as well as public use spaces owned by the municipality

- for next period 2020, it will be 15.000 € 12 Tourism and Sports Department

SUBSIDIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCESSIBILITY AND INVESTMENT IN THE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES, FOR 2020

This call is intended to support the municipal tourist information services of the local entities and municipalities of Mallorca. The aim to encourage the execution of constructive solutions and actions, technical or mechanical installations aimed at fostering accessibility and the removal of existing architectural barriers in the municipal tourism offices, in order to comply with current regulations. in terms of accessibility. Covers up to 15.000 € of the total amount

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Accessibility to the Hiking refuges of Dry Stone Route GR 221

Guarantees : . Accessibility to the refuge and inside the refuge to rooms (lifts, mechanical chair, living-room . Accessible bathrooms

. At least 1 Accessible room and beds 15

Thank you!

Questions welcome

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