European cities over 50 000 inhabitants will have the opportunity to present their activities and strategies designed to make cities barrier-free, better places for everyone to live and work.
At a ceremony during the annual European Day of People with Disabilities Conference in Brussels on 5 December 2017, the European Commission will hand over awards to five EU cities. There will be first, second and third prize plus special mentions.

Deadline for applications
The deadline for applications is 11 September 2017, midnight Brussels time. The selection process has two stages: first at national level and then followed by the European selection.
You will find information on how to apply and rules in the documents: guidance note, participation rules.

Why an Access City Award 2018 if it all happens in 2017?
The Access City award allows the winning cities to showcase their efforts in making life more accessible for disabled and older people during the following year. Like this, the winners will continue raising awareness of accessibility across their city and across Europe. EU cities will also keep the commitment to implement their proposed plans for the future and share their practices in the EU Member States.

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