Priority 2

Priority 2 – Access and accessibility

Accessibility, considered a fundamental condition for equal participation in social life, must be guaranteed in every area - physical, digital, cultural, and informational - through universal design and the adoption of reasonable adjustments. The G7 nations are committed to removing barriers that restrict mobility, communication, access to education, healthcare, employment, housing, and public and private services, so that persons with disabilities can live fully independently and make an active contribution to society.

Accessibility should not be considered an afterthought, but a structural element to be integrated from the early stages of designing products, infrastructures and services. This approach is also essential for improving community resilience and protecting persons with disabilities in the face of emergencies and climate change.

The G7 Governments will promote accessible environments in the public and private sectors, also supporting the development of fully inclusive tourism and cultural enjoyment, both locally and internationally. To achieve these goals, it will be essential to involve persons with disabilities and their representative organisations from the very early stages, promoting good practices, strengthening technical skills and developing effective tools to monitor and improve accessibility standards on a continuous basis.