The European Concept For Accessibility 2003

1.3 Why European?

The aim of the ECA, therefore, is to improve and extend the European consensus on the characteristics which the built environment (buildings, streets, etc.) should have, such that all Europeans, irrespective of cultural differences, may enjoy a life that is independent and free of obstacles everywhere in the continent.

According to all European Constitutions, everybody has the same rights and duties with respect to education, employment, health and quality of life. Then it is essential that they also have equal opportunities in terms of accessing them, as defined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.