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Galicia Marks 10th ‘Under the Same Umbrella’ Day With Inclusion Demands and SuperArte’s Sold‑Out Galicia Debut

Calls for concrete reforms collided with visible access lapses that underscored the gap between pledges and everyday inclusion.

Overview

  • More than 100 social entities coordinated marches and events across cities including A Coruña, Vigo, Ourense and Pontevedra to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Local leaders read manifestos and endorsed universal accessibility and equal opportunities, with A Coruña’s mayor highlighting the campaign’s decade of advocacy.
  • Associations pressed for specific changes such as inclusive education, qualified staffing in centers, comprehensive family support and a labor market that does not exclude.
  • Vigo hosted the first Galicia staging of SuperArte at a sold‑out Teatro Afundación, featuring 81 artists, accessible tools like Eyeharp and a robotic piano arm, with proceeds funding Becas SuperArte.
  • Reports of barriers persisted, including a wheelchair user in Ourense who could not reach the reading area due to steps, while user‑led activities in local centers showcased capabilities and ongoing projects.