2023 accessibility certificate for Riksula

Riihimäki city's disability council chose Riksula as the recipient of the 2023 accessibility certificate. The certificate of honor is awarded annually to an operator who has significantly promoted accessible and accessible Riihimäki for everyone. The practice was started in 2020, and then the certificate of honor was awarded to the senior park activities of the city of Riihimäki. In 2021, Riihimäki Theater was awarded for promoting accessibility, and last year Riihimäki Parish received an honorary certificate.

"Accessibility is equality, which is about taking people into account when the environment and activities are planned and implemented. In selecting the recipient of the Accessibility Certificate of Honor, the emphasis was on taking accessibility into account both in the premises and in the activities," says Petri Mattila, chairman of the Council for the Disabled.

The certificate of honor was handed over by Petri Mattila, chairman of the disabled council, and Tarja Simonen, a member of the disabled council. Alma Ylätalo, director of the open welfare services of the city of Riihimäki, received the attention.

"The people of Riksula are happy and grateful for the attention of the Disability Council. Accessibility, accessibility and equality have been the guiding values ​​of Riksula's operations since the beginning. Reaching out to the city's residents in various ways has been a gift that has enriched the everyday lives and experiences of Riksula's visitors. Understanding arises from encounters. As employees of open welfare services, it is important for us to enable as many different people as possible to participate in our activities in the form they want," says Alma Ylätalo.

At the presentation of the accessibility certificate, Petri Mattila summed up the reasons for the award: Riksula's premises are barrier-free, and access to the premises is barrier-free starting from the front door. Riksula organizes a low-threshold activity, which also makes it easy for municipal residents belonging to different disability groups to participate. In addition, the activities are versatile and there is sure to be a suitable program for everyone. Riksula's staff is friendly and helpful.