The ID: CITIZEN project will foster inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in Macedonia, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia. Through a joint project for positive practices involving institutions, policymakers, stakeholders, published Recommendations, creating empowered advocacy groups and awareness campaign, it will drive lasting impact in accessibility and strengthen disability rights.

Focus area/objective: Social Development, Promoting an inclusive mindset in society and addressing protection and empowerment of minorities

Through these targeted actions, ID: CITIZEN project aims to reduce cultural, societal, and architectural exclusion, ensuring PwD in the CEE 4 countries to participate in social and cultural life. The project’s outcomes align with the Social Development Focus Objective in promoting inclusive mindset in societies and addressing protection and empowerment of minorities, EU’s objectives of fostering equal opportunities and empowering marginalized groups.

The project’s implementation include:

1. Preparatory Phase: Establishing a collaborative framework among 4 countries ensures unified efforts to address cultural exclusion and develop actionable plans tailored to each country needs.
2. Study Visits: Visits(2) in Poland and Slovakia to institutions and public spaces allow partners to identify best accessibility practices.

Sustainable Joint Program Development: Crafting architectural sytemic solutions and inclusive design standards.

1. Launching Awareness Campaign/Website: Elevating the public understanding of inclusivity.
2. Establishing Formal Advocacy Group: Ensures sustained efforts to advocate for inclusive policies and provide guidance for institutions on eliminating barriers.
3. Good Practices Recommendations: Documenting lessons learned to create recommendations that institutions across the region and wider can utilize to foster accessibility.