This award highlights the efforts of the Las Rozas council in implementing municipal policies that foster accessibility, social participation, and citizen awareness. The organization stated that this recognition values the commitment to inclusion in areas such as culture, social action, and public policies.
In recent years, the city has managed to consolidate its commitment to the rights and social inclusion of people with disabilities and their families.
Las Rozas' social policies align with the principles of the 2006 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aiming to provide opportunities, advance universal accessibility, and highlight the talents of people with disabilities. These initiatives include promoting leisure activities, family support, and respite programs for caregivers.
The Mayor of Las Rozas, José de la Uz, expressed his gratitude and pride for the award, emphasizing that it serves as an impetus to continue working on inclusion, a municipal priority supported by various local associations and social entities.
“"We are very grateful and proud to receive this award, especially as it is granted by an organization that is a benchmark in helping people with intellectual disabilities. It is a recognition that encourages us to continue working for inclusion, a task that the Las Rozas City Council considers a priority, and in which the many associations and social entities in our municipality help us."
In this same edition, Plena Inclusión Madrid also recognized other entities and personalities. The Museo del Prado was awarded for its sustained commitment to cognitive accessibility in the cultural sphere, adapting content to facilitate access to art. The ADEY Foundation received an award for its commitment to promoting social, educational, and health projects that foster equal opportunities. Finally, Paulino Azúa was honored for his career as a key figure in the associative movement for intellectual disability in Spain, particularly for his work leading FEAPS (now Plena Inclusión España).
The awards ceremony will take place on April 24 in Madrid, where all recipients will be publicly recognized.
