Press Release: European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December: Europeans strongly back better accessibility for disabled

Europeans strongly believe that disabled people should be able to participate fully in society, according to a new survey by the European Commission released ahead of the European Day for People with Disabilities on 3 December 2012. Among those asked, 97% said that people with disabilities should be able to go to school, get a job or access shops like anyone else. 7 in 10 respondents say better accessibility of goods and services would very much improve the lives of disabled people, the elderly and others, such as parents with young children. 84% believe more accessible goods and services would also create more opportunities for industry.

FRA: Themes: People with disabilities http://fra.europa.eu/en/theme/people-disabilities

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