The mothers of Adrián, Dylan, and Èric, young men with cerebral palsy and other rare syndromes, have spoken out to denounce the constant obstacles they encounter in Sabadell. These problems range from dangerous unevenness on sidewalks to the impossibility of accessing private establishments or leisure areas, affecting both users and their companions.
“"We cannot go safely up and down sidewalks. If I trip or the chair gets stuck, my son falls face down because he cannot put his hands out. He falls, stuck to the chair, and I fall too."
Laura Catalán, mother of Adrián (27 years old, 79% disability), highlighted that the lack of adaptation forces families to take drastic measures, such as leaving their children outside while quickly entering stores or banks. Vanessa Sánchez, mother of Dylan (13 years old), added that they often encounter lighting poles or poorly designed ramps that complicate maneuvering the wheelchair.
One of the most critical issues is the lack of adaptation in leisure areas and basic services. Laura Sánchez, mother of Èric (25 years old), pointed out that, although the Sabadell municipal plenary approved a motion months ago, the city still does not have any inclusive changing facilities, limiting outings to a maximum of three hours.
“"We want the money to be spent on necessary things, like real inclusion, and we will continue fighting until we achieve it."
