The Greek government is taking significant steps towards inclusivity and accessibility for people with mobility issues by making hundreds of its beaches wheelchair-friendly.
With the help of the Greek-designed Seatrac system, wheelchair users can now access the sea without any assistance. This innovative technology is designed to promote autonomy, quality, and wellness in everyday life.
Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced at a press conference that a total of 287 beaches across Greece will be made fully accessible to people with mobility issues by introducing essential facilities such as parking, bathroom/changing facilities, ramps and corridors to sun loungers, and refreshment bars.
Kikilias stated that equal access to the sea is an inalienable human right. He added that the 15-million-euro project is being funded partly by the European Union and partly by government resources. He stated that fully accessible beaches help people with disabilities and mobility issues engage in activities such as swimming that contribute to their physical and mental health.
The Greek government has stepped up its efforts to make the country more friendly to people with mobility issues.
In 2020 an elevator was added to the side of the Acropolis, allowing access to wheelchairs to visit the temples high atop the sacred rock that overlooks the city of Athens.
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