Projekt izhaja iz dejstva, da je v Sloveniji veliko stavb v javni rabi še vedno nedostopnih za gibalno ovirane osebe, kar pomeni kršitev njihovih človekovih pravic, zato je njegov namen ozavestiti lastnike stavb, da je prilagoditev njihova zakonska obveznost, opolnomočiti gibalno ovirane osebe, da je to njihova človekova pravica in pravica EU, jih mobilizirati in  doseči, da se stavbe prilagodijo.

Za dosego tega projekt predvideva celovit pristop k opisani problematiki in predvsem sledeče aktivnosti: ozaveščevalni kampanji – ena k aktivaciji nagovarja lastnike stavb, druga gibalno ovirane osebe, nadalje izdelavo spletnih orodij za podajo prijav kršitev, sistem podpore za gibalno ovirane osebe in za lastnike stavb, ki vključuje svetovanje, pravno podporo in tehnično pomoč ter postopke strateške litigacije za pomembnejše zadeve v katerih lastniki stavb ne bodo želeli sodelovati, kot so prijave na državne organe in priprave na sodne spore za uveljavljanje odškodnin zaradi diskriminacije.

Aktivnosti bodo potekale na nacionalni in na lokalni ravni, preko regijskih društev, vse z vključevanjem mladih in upoštevanjem enakosti spolov.

Kaj bodo dosegli:

  • Povečano število lastnikov stavb v javni rabi, ki prilagodijo svoje stavbe/prostore za gibalno ovirane osebe.
  • Povečano zavedanje gibalno oviranih oseb, da nedostopnost stavbe v javni rabi pomeni kršitev človekovih pravic in pravic EU.
  • Povečana mobilizacija  gibalno oviranih  oseb, da v primeru nedostopnosti stavbe ukrepajo (npr. posredujejo pri lastniku, podajo prijavo).

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The project is because many public buildings in Slovenia remain inaccessible to people with physical disabilities, which constitutes a violation of their human rights. Its purpose is therefore to raise awareness among building owners that accessibility adjustments are their legal obligation, to empower people with mobility impairments to understand that accessibility is their human and EU right, to mobilise them, and to ensure that buildings are adapted accordingly.

To achieve this, the project foresees a comprehensive approach and the following key activities: two awareness-raising campaigns – one targeting building owners to encourage action, and another targeting people with mobility impairments to promote empowerment. It also includes the development of online tools for reporting accessibility violations, a support system for both people with disabilities and building owners (including counselling, legal aid, and technical assistance), as well as strategic litigation procedures in cases where owners refuse to cooperate. These procedures will involve filing complaints with state authorities and preparing lawsuits to claim compensation for discrimination.

Activities will take place at both national and local levels through regional associations, involving young people and ensuring gender equality throughout.

Expected results:

  • An increased number of public building owners who adapt their premises for people with mobility impairments.
  • Increased awareness among people with mobility impairments that the inaccessibility of public buildings constitutes a violation of human rights and EU rights.
  • Increased mobilisation of people with mobility impairments to take action in cases of inaccessibility (e.g. contacting owners, filing complaints).