What is the Fundación Mutua de Propietarios and what is its main mission?

The Fundación Mutua de Propietarios is an organization created in 2018 that is dedicated to improving the accessibility of homes and public spaces for people with reduced mobility. Its main mission is to help these individuals gain autonomy and quality of life by facilitating their mobility and preventing them from feeling trapped in their own homes.

What are the main obstacles to accessibility in Spain?

Despite the existence of legislation promoting accessibility, changes in infrastructure and social awareness do not occur at the necessary pace. This is due to a lack of resources, resistance to change in some sectors, and the need for public and private spaces to adapt to the needs of all individuals.

How are the initiatives of the Fundación Mutua de Propietarios financed?

The Fundación is financed through a mutual organization that seeks to give back part of its profits to society. Additionally, it aims to establish partnerships with companies, associations, and institutions to strengthen its cause and expand the impact of its accessibility programs.

What type of awareness programs does the Fundación carry out?

The Fundación conducts social awareness campaigns, such as 'La Voz de la Accesibilidad', which aim to raise awareness among the population about the difficulties faced by people with mobility issues. They use data and studies to illustrate the reality of these individuals and foster empathy among those who do not experience these limitations.

What type of assistance does the Fundación offer to people with mobility issues?

The Fundación offers a program of financial assistance to fund accessibility works in common areas of buildings, as well as zero percent loans to facilitate the financing of these works. These aids are designed to help individuals improve their environment and ensure they can leave their homes without relying on others.

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Cristina Pallàs

Director — Fundación Mutua de Propietarios

Why Invest to Accelerate Housing Accessibility?

10:15·3 April 2025

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Cristina Pallàs is the director of Fundación Mutua de Propietarios, which has been working since 2018 to raise awareness about the importance of facilitating housing and public space accessibility, freeing tens of thousands of people from their confinement.

With the aging population and declining birth rates, more and more people are experiencing firsthand the lack of accessibility in common areas of buildings, as well as in public spaces.

“We conducted a study a few years ago that indicated there were 100,000 people in Spain who could not go outside. When we help people with mobility issues gain that mobility and not depend on others, we help them gain autonomy,” explains Pallàs, who notes that although legislation supports them, changes are not happening as quickly as needed.

The Foundation has a program for financial aid to promote accessibility works and conducts studies on accessibility, as well as actions that help those who are not affected by these issues empathize with those who are prisoners in their own homes.

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The Fundación Mutua de Propietarios is an organization created in 2018 that is dedicated to improving the accessibility of homes and public spaces for people with reduced mobility. Its main mission is to help these individuals gain autonomy and quality of life by facilitating their mobility and preventing them from feeling trapped in their own homes.