The Association of Physically Handicapped Totana today has taught children the importance of removing architectural barriers through the simulation of a circuit for people with disabilities
The Mayor of Totana, José Martínez Andreo, has announced that during 2009 it will invest almost a million euros for the removal of architectural barriers to the construction of unique platforms on public roads (paved roads) in the neighborhoods of San Jose and Las Parras.
In addition, the mayor reported that the total investment of works that are planned until the end of the legislature to exceed two million euros.
These statements, made public today to coincide with a city councilman raising activity conducted by the Association of Physically Handicapped Totana (MIFITO).
In the Plaza de la Balsa Vieja, the group has shown today's children an education center in the municipality the importance of removing architectural barriers through the simulation of a circuit for people with disabilities.
College Students "La Milagrosa" have seen how the disabled have to overcome everyday architectural barriers that exist in the towns and cities.
Martínez Andreo, also explained that one of the areas where more work from the Consistory is the accessibility to public spaces for the disabled.
In this regard, he indicated that within a few months Plaza Balsa Vieja, thanks to the refurbishment, new disclosures that will allow a person with reduced mobility can travel through the place without problems.
This is made possible by the construction of a ramp from the Temple of Santa Eulalia to the bottom of the Plaza.
In addition, the City Councilman who have been reminded many architectural barriers have been eliminated with great solutions carried out by the team of government and the Municipal Park "Marcos Ortiz" in the pool sports ground, in the very city of Totana , actions on different streets, among others.
For its part, the president of MIFITO, Gertrude James, explained that education and awareness on this issue began in the early ages, but every society must become aware of the importance of removing barriers on public roads.
In this regard, he indicated that the City Council of Totana is working hard to avoid the disabled.
On the other hand, the councilman of Social Welfare, Juan Carrion, has assessed very positively the efforts in this partnership and coordination between the departments of Planning and Sustainable Development and Planning to work in a city that every day is less architectural barriers in which the City Council as an institution, is a pioneer in this type of initiative, but also stressed that much remains to be done.
