TIRANA, March 18/ATA/ Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Evis Sala, held a meeting with members of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities.
Discussions focused on the new accessibility law and 2026–2030 action plan, showcasing EU-aligned, inter-sectoral strategies to enhance quality of life and secure rights for this group
During her speech, Minister Sala emphasized that the government is committed to the issue based on the conviction that equality and human dignity are the cornerstone of a democratic and inclusive society.
Minister Sala praised the role of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities, appreciating it as an important dialogue mechanism to ensure that policies in this area are fair, inclusive and applicable in practice – with the clear principle: no one should be left behind.
Sala emphasized that the new law is not simply a normative act, but a political commitment to real equality in access to services, infrastructure, technology and public life. According to her, the accessibility law establishes clear standards, responsibilities and monitoring mechanisms.
The minister noted that the success of the law requires the cooperation of local government, central institutions, business and civil society.
Regarding the National Action Plan 2026–2030, Minister Sala emphasized that this plan marks an important step towards moving from the formal guarantee of rights to their real exercise in everyday life, focusing on independent living, inclusion in education, employment, justice and political decision-making. /e.i/j.p/p.s./
