### Tijuana’s Businesses, Restaurants, and Roads Lack Accessibility for Disabled Individuals
The city of Tijuana is facing significant challenges in offering inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Adriana Almaraz, director of Sinergia Inclusiva, highlights that both those with mobility and visual impairments struggle to find accommodating areas in the city. Despite various efforts, the community continues to face limitations in participating in recreational activities due to inadequate infrastructure.
Almaraz notes that the scarcity of inclusive spaces and proper signage persists, leading to demotivation among those with disabilities to engage in city life. The organization is actively urging the business, tourism, and culinary sectors to rehabilitate their establishments to create a more inclusive environment. A critical point raised by Almaraz is the need for braille menus in restaurants, stating that even one braille menu could significantly improve accessibility.
Almaraz has called for government authorities to ensure new businesses and infrastructure projects include essential accessibility features, such as ramps and braille signage. There is also a suggestion that authorities should check if businesses comply with necessary operational licenses and safety requirements, including those from municipal or fire departments.
Despite numerous attempts to gain support through social media from the municipal administration and the incoming government led by Ismael Burgueño, Almaraz reports that they’ve received no response. She emphasized the need for more comprehensive efforts to improve the city’s infrastructure, mentioning that current projects, like painting streets, are insufficient. Many streets still suffer from potholes and other obstacles that hinder free movement, particularly for those using canes.
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Concerns over accessibility extend beyond commercial spaces to public infrastructure, as outlined in various other reports. Though some roads are being repaired and painted, the persistent existence of potholes and uneven surfaces continues to create significant barriers for disabled pedestrians.
The local government has attempted to launch initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, but these efforts have often fallen short of creating a genuinely accessible environment. The community’s demands for better inclusivity features, such as more visible and adequate braille signage and thoughtfully designed ramps, have largely been unmet.
Community organizations and advocacy groups remain vocal about the necessity for more proactive measures. They’ve suggested that Tijuana should not only comply with basic accessibility standards but strive to set a new benchmark for inclusivity that could serve as a model for other cities.
### Call to Action
The drive for a more inclusive Tijuana requires collective effort from businesses, government agencies, and the community. Adriana Almaraz and Sinergia Inclusiva urge everyone to contribute to making the city a welcoming space for people of all abilities. Continued awareness and persistent advocacy remain crucial in bridging the accessibility gap in Tijuana.
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