Accessibility working group
The Accessibility working group is a group of experts that assesses and promotes accessibility in Tampere’s built urban environment. The group also aims to promote social accessibility, taking into account the cultural diversity and diversity of Tampere residents.
The Accessibility working group issues accessibility statements on major planning and construction projects, holds joint meetings with urban environment planners and carries out accessibility inspections.
The Accessibility working group has eight members
The Accessibility working group consists of eight members. The members are appointed by the Disability Council. One member of the group is appointed by the Older People’s Council.
The members of the Accessibility working group are experts by experience who themselves face barriers related to mobility or functional ability. For example, they may use mobility aids or have a disability, condition or illness that affects their functional ability.
Members of the Accessibility working group for the 2025–2027 term
- Eero Herranen
- Annukka Hämäläinen
- Tarja Jokinen
- Milla Lindh (Chair)
- Katja Metsävainio
- Tarja Määttänen
- Krisse Pääskynen
- Sirpa Virtanen
Meetings
The Accessibility working group meets once a month, except in July.
The meetings will be held on the following dates:
- Thursday 6 August 2026, 14:00–17:00
- Friday 4 September 2026, 14:00–17:00
- Thursday 1 October 2026, 14:00–17:00
- Thursday 5 November 2026, 14:00–17:00
- Friday 4 December 2026, 14:00–17:00
