The proposal arises from a campaign launched by ASSIDE during the past International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which highlighted the difficulties many people face in accessing establishments and moving normally through Tortosa.
“"We are not talking about an isolated problem, but a situation of discrimination. When a person cannot access an establishment or cannot move normally through public space, what is being violated is their right to participate in the city on equal terms."
This situation, according to the political party, demonstrates a clear lack of effective application of current regulations, a responsibility that falls not only on establishments but also on the lack of control and enforcement by the municipal administration in licensing processes and inspection tasks.
“"Many people cannot access the city's shops and establishments. Accessibility cannot be an exception; it must be the norm."
Despite acknowledging some progress by the Tortosa City Council, the association warns that these are still insufficient to guarantee full accessibility. The problem extends beyond shops, even affecting institutional operations, as spaces like the press room or the plenary hall are not accessible to people with disabilities.
“"The City Council is not prepared for a person with a disability to be a political representative."
Furthermore, an alert has been raised about the configuration of public spaces, where the occupation of sidewalks with terraces, furniture, and vehicles creates "impracticable routes" for many people, including those with reduced mobility or visual impairments. The CUP's motion proposes reviewing licensing procedures, strengthening inspections, launching information and support campaigns for businesses, and reviewing terrace authorization criteria, prioritizing the use of the roadway for these installations to ensure safe and continuous sidewalks for everyone.
