Actions towards accessibility in local administration – Consell de Mallorca Philippe Alvaro place your Environment technician logo
[email protected] here 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 Balearic Islands 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. 3 1. Social Affairs Majorcan Institute IMAS 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.