On October 21, 2025, partners of the European CODE project met in Barcelona for a decisive transnational meeting. This gathering marked significant progress in the development of tools designed to make financial services fully accessible to people with disabilities.
A European Collaboration to Enhance Accessibility
The consortium, including Luigi Clerici and Trinijove, came together to review tests conducted in September and to plan the next stages of the project. The aim is to design a digital platform and educational resources based on Universal Design principles, ensuring maximum accessibility for all.
Partners also discussed integrating these solutions within different national contexts, drawing on feedback collected during the pilot phase.
Concrete Progress at the Heart of the Meeting
Discussions focused on several key areas:
- In-depth analysis of initial user feedback;
- Improvement of the financial inclusion training program;
- Evaluation of the digital platform developed by Atlantis;
- Administrative coordination and dissemination of results;
- Quality assurance and overall project coherence.
A Shared Commitment to Financial Autonomy
The day’s work advanced the adaptation of educational tools according to Universal Design principles to provide truly inclusive content. Partners reaffirmed their commitment to:
- Promoting financial autonomy for people with disabilities;
- Raising awareness among SMEs and financial institutions about the importance of genuinely inclusive practices.
A Common Roadmap for the Future
The meeting concluded with a roundtable defining the project’s next steps. Partners established a shared strategy to:
- Continue improving the tools developed;
- Strengthen awareness-raising actions across Europe;
- Ensure broad dissemination of results and best practices.
With these achievements, CODE continues to establish itself as a key player in financial inclusion in Europe, placing accessibility and autonomy at the heart of its mission.
