Cocemfe presents its teleporter in Alicante

Under the title 'Teleportation against discrimination' Cocemfe Alicante and the associative movement of the province presented a protest event this Tuesday at the entrance of the Renfe Station in Alicante. These entities denounce the lack of accessibility in transportation and demand compliance with the laws in this matter.

About 100 people from the following federated entities of Cocemfe Alicante joined the call: Adema, Adibi, Adifia, Aebha, Aemec, Alcer, Amfa, Frater, Parkinson Alicante, Parkinson Elche, Retina CV-Alicante, Sense Barreres, and Fundación Juan Carlos Pérez Santamaría.

This action is part of the campaign organized by Cocemfe national, which, inspired by the Star Trek universe, consisted of a failed attempt to 'teleport' a person with a disability from Madrid to Alicante, overcoming the accessibility barriers that people with physical and organic disabilities face daily.

"Despite regulatory advances in accessibility, the goal of full accessibility in public transport has not been achieved," highlighted Cristina Esclapés, president of Cocemfe Alicante, emphasizing that "there is a notable lack of precise and updated information on the degree of accessibility of different means of transport."

In this regard, María José Marroquí, representative of Cocemfe Alicante, stressed that "we have launched this campaign to raise awareness among society and the media, but especially among administrations and transport companies about the accessibility problems faced by people with physical and organic disabilities when using transport and to demand compliance with accessibility laws."

"Until teleportation is viable, the inaccessibility in trains, buses, subways, and planes must be resolved and assistance services improved, transport staff training and the protection of our mobility and medical equipment," detailed Miguel Ángel Consuegra, representative of Cocemfe Alicante, who called for "more adapted taxis, installing electronic sockets and prioritizing those who cannot wait long, and more information, adapted services, and accessible infrastructures, especially in rural areas and small towns."

Finally, he emphasized that "inaccessibility in transport affects essential rights such as access to health, education, and employment, compromising the full inclusion of people with physical and organic disabilities in society."

This campaign is funded through grants for activities of general interest considered of social interest from the 0.7 call of the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030.