The City of Grenoble is continuing with determination its action in favor of accessibility. A positive assessment of the initiatives was presented in the annual report of the Municipal Accessibility Commission (CCA).
This is a very positive assessment which was presented by the Municipal Accessibility Commission, this body for consultation and monitoring of accessibility policies which brings together representatives of the municipality, associations of disabled people, economic players , as well as citizens of Grenoble. During the meeting of October 16, 2024, under the chairmanship of Luis Beltran-Lopez, elected in charge of accessibility and disability, an assessment of the actions carried out in 2022 and 2023 was drawn up. This December 16, the report was presented to the Municipal Council. It highlights two major areas: physical accessibility of public facilities and social inclusion.
An urban space designed for everyone
The City of Grenoble has been committed to a Scheduled Accessibility Agenda (Ad’AP) since 2015. At the end of 2023, 96 municipal facilities comply with accessibility standards, with a total investment of €595,225. By 2025, all gyms, swimming pools, libraries and Residents’ Houses will be accessible. Specific work is also planned for emblematic places such as the Natural History Museum, the Grenoble Museum and the Villeneuve Health Center. The City is also proud to announce the distinction awarded to it recognizing its efforts in development Places for Children accessible to all. For the municipal majority the message remains clear: promoting pedestrianization means ensuring that the City is on the scale and at the pace of everyone; whether on foot or in a wheelchair. The Municipal Social Action Center has also made progress in its accessibility agenda. In 2023, the nursery The Milky Way and the Autonomy Residence The Alpins have been renovated to meet standards. Work on all CCAS sites will continue until 2025.
An inclusive city
In Grenoble, the employment rate of people with disabilities in municipal services reaches 11%. A tripartite agreement signed with the Fund for the Integration of Disabled Persons into the Public Service (FIPHFP) supports the recruitment, retention in employment and training of agents. The City of Grenoble also ensures the reception of children with disabilities in its nurseries and schools with the presence of AESH to ensure an adapted school experience. In 2023, 7% of children in early childhood settings had a proven disability. Actions are also planned in the 2024-2028 Municipal Health Plan to improve screening, integration and support for the children concerned. In addition, the City actively supports disabled and adapted sports practices, particularly through events such as the Popular Games 2024 and the Accessibility Month. It also offers innovative initiatives to make culture accessible, such as audio-described shows and adapted collections in libraries.
Ambitious prospects
Grenoble is not relaxing its efforts to become an exemplary city in terms of accessibility. The application forAccess City Award 2025 illustrates this ambition. Through its annual report, the municipality reaffirms its desire to build a welcoming and inclusive city, where every citizen can fully participate in collective life.
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