--- title: "AccessibleEU Malta workshop on accessible transport, Aula Magna, University of Malta Campus, Valletta; Disabled users' perspectives highlighted" sdDatePublished: "2026-09-08T11:37:00Z" source: "https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/events/accessibleeu-malta-vision-reality-implementing-accessible-transport-malta-26-ws-mt-01-2026-09-09_en" topics: - name: "public transport" identifier: "medtop:20001362" - name: "disabilities" identifier: "medtop:20000791" - name: "fundamental rights" identifier: "medtop:20000587" - name: "government policy" identifier: "medtop:20000621" locations: - "Valletta" - "Malta" --- AccessibleEU Malta workshop on accessible transport, Aula Magna, University of Malta Campus, Valletta; Disabled users' perspectives highlighted AccessibleEU Malta - From Vision to Reality: Implementing Accessible Transport in Malta (26-WS-MT-01) - AccessibleEU Practical information When Wednesday 9 September 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST) Languages English When: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST) The major players in providing transport infrastructure and public transport on the Island will be joined by service providers of land, sea and air travel services in exploring the current situation in accessibility in this sector. AccessibleEU´s senior expert in Malta will highlight the rights of persons with disability. Persons with disabilities in Malta will share their experiences to get a snapshot of the perceived reality from their viewpoint. And the infrastructure and service providers will highlight the past, present and future initiatives in achieving accessibility in this sector. Target audience: Authorities that have a stake in regulating and developing transport infrastructure services. Organisations representing persons with disabilities and interested individuals. When: Wednesday 9 September 2026. 9.15-12.45 CEST Where: Aula Magna, University of Malta Campus, Valletta Malta Type of event: Workshops and mutual learning sessions Accessibility information: Accessible venue. Captioning in English. Sign language intepretation will be provided under request. How to participate: Free registration. You can join the livestream here inclusion | accessibility | public transport | transport infrastructure Wednesday 9 September 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST) 9 Sep 2026, 09:00 - 13:00 (CEST) Agenda 9:00-9:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee 9:30 – 9:45 Introduction Ms Rhoda Garland, Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disability Dr Joseph Spiteri, National Expert - AccessibleEU Ms Stephanie Rocco – Permanent Secretary Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector 9:45-10:15 Keynote Presentation: The Vision. Accessible Public Transport – Rules and Rights in Europe (Ann Frye -Senior Expert AccessibleEU) 10:15-10.45 Panel Session: The Reality. Disabled users’ perspective The lived experiences of persons with disability engaging with transport services providers. 10:45-11:00 Coffee Break 11:00-11:30 Presentation on the Passengers’ Rights Directive by Dr. Alistair de Gaetano – Legal and Policy Advisor – Directorate for Disability Issues within the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector 11:30- 11:50 CRPD experiences in vetting transport infrastructure projects for accessibility. Dr Joseph Spiteri – Accessibility Consultant CRPD. 11:50- 12:55 Panel Session – Transport Service Providers – Moderator Ms Rhoda Garland Land Travel - Public Transport – Mr. Ivan Pierre Vella, Director, Public Transport Unit at Transport Malta Sea Travel – Mr. George Borg, Operations Manager at Gozo Channel Ltd. Air Travel – Dr Nadia Giordimaina Director Regulatory & International Affairs at KM Malta Airlines Ltd. 12:55 – 13:00 Concluding Remarks Dr Josanne Ghirxi Director, Directorate for Disability Issues within the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector Ms Rhoda Garland, Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disability Dr Joseph Spiteri, National Expert - AccessibleEU Ms Stephanie Rocco – Permanent Secretary Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector Keynote Presentation: The Vision. Accessible Public Transport – Rules and Rights in Europe (Ann Frye -Senior Expert AccessibleEU) Panel Session: The Reality. Disabled users’ perspective The lived experiences of persons with disability engaging with transport services providers. Presentation on the Passengers’ Rights Directive by Dr. Alistair de Gaetano – Legal and Policy Advisor – Directorate for Disability Issues within the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector CRPD experiences in vetting transport infrastructure projects for accessibility. Dr Joseph Spiteri – Accessibility Consultant CRPD. Panel Session – Transport Service Providers – Moderator Ms Rhoda Garland Land Travel - Public Transport – Mr. Ivan Pierre Vella, Director, Public Transport Unit at Transport Malta Sea Travel – Mr. George Borg, Operations Manager at Gozo Channel Ltd. Air Travel – Dr Nadia Giordimaina Director Regulatory & International Affairs at KM Malta Airlines Ltd. 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