How much can one seemingly insignificant detail change? Sometimes – a lot

This story was made possible through the cooperation of the European Commission, the Ministry of Welfare, and the Kuldīga Municipality. It tells the story of Artūrs and Gunta, and how the environment – their home, and with it their daily life – can become easier and full of greater possibilities.

The housing adaptations for people with mobility impairments, implemented within the second round of the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility investment “Measures to Improve Accessibility of Public Services and Employment for People with Functional Impairments”, are not just technical solutions. They are tangible improvements that enable people to leave their homes more often, live more independently, and feel safer in their environment – while also strengthening their self-confidence and sense of belonging as full members of society.

In cooperation with municipalities across Latvia, this programme is improving environmental accessibility in the homes of 250 people. Each home is adapted individually, with solutions tailored to the specific needs of each person. These are practical, everyday improvements whose true value becomes clear once they are put into use.

In Kuldīga Municipality, these investments have enabled adaptations in six homes.

This is a joint effort – where people’s needs, professional expertise, and the commitment of all parties involved come together to find solutions. It is through this collaboration that results are achieved that truly improve quality of life. Because every person matters.

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