AccessibleEU and Avaava host accessible nature and culture event in Helsinki; Advocacy ahead of 2027 elections and scalable solutions
AccessibleEU Finland - Inclusive and accessible nature and culture destinations from built environment to communication (26-AW-FI-01) - AccessibleEU
Practical information When Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09:00 - 15:00 (EEST) Languages Finnish
When: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09:00 - 15:00 (EEST)
More broadly, the aim is to strengthen accessibility and inclusion across sectors—from nature and culture to the development of the built environment and the digital services that support them.
Its key goal is to raise awareness and deepen understanding of accessibility and inclusion, support joint advocacy—particularly towards the 2027 elections—and showcase practical, scalable solutions for policymaking, service design, construction, and tourism.
The event brings together disability organisations, businesses, tourism and cultural destinations, researchers, cities, and experts. And it is co-organised by AccessibleEU and Avaava, in co-operation with Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities, Finnish Paralympic Committee, City of Helsinki, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, EU Disability Card, Finnish Association of Interior Architects SIO, Ornamo Art and Design Finland, Talli Architecture and Design.
Target audience: Professionals and students in the area of built environment as well as organiztions operating in the field of nature and culture sector.
When: Tuesday 15 September 2026. 9:00 – 15:00 EEST
Where: Helsinki City Hall. Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Accessibility information: Accessible venue. Captioning and sign language interpretation in Finnish.
How to participate: Free registration here
accessibility | inclusion | culture | cultural heritage | tourism
Tuesday 15 September 2026, 09:00 - 15:00 (EEST)
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