Accessibility Tools
To support local and regional authorities, youth organisations and young people who want to give young people a real say for a meaningful democratic youth participation.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN, FR
Intercultural learning instruments of non-formal education that focus on personal and professional development of young people from Asia and Europe and on capacity building of youth organisations in both regions.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN
Practical and theoretical materials which can be used by educators, trainers, youth workers and teachers in informal education, to facilitate the learning process and knowledge of young people of their environment.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN, FR
Manual for human rights education with young people.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN, FR, PT
Manual for human rights education with children.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN, FR
Council of Europe guidelines. The guidelines recognise the ongoing need to encourage young people’s active, creative, and productive participation in local, regional, and national contexts, which goes beyond simply soliciting their opinions. They aim to provide clearer guidance and concrete examples to help member states and other relevant stakeholders to achieve this goal, as well as to help youth organisations access Council of Europe policies that directly affect them.
Source / Author / Publisher: Council of Europe
Language(s): EN, FR
The Irish National Transport Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Transport are producing a video series, showcasing active travel developments across the country, to provide an educational resource for local authorities progressing their own schemes. This longer version provides more detailed information on the works done by Meath County Council in Navan, serving as a mini documentary on the public infrastructure development in the heart of the town.
Source / Author / Publisher: Transport for Ireland
Language(s): EN
Interview of Nor Libertunm, a global leading expert on urban planning and design, sustainability, and social inclusion. Her work revolves around making everything in a city more accessible, including the layout, transportation, and recreation. She speaks about how cities need to be designed for everyone to utilise, especially people with disabilities.
Source / Author / Publisher: Disability Deep Dive
Language(s): EN
Vancouver city’s strategy towards an accessible city – testimonies.
Source / Author / Publisher: City of Vancouver
Language(s): EN
Reflects on the experience of the Urban Community experimenters, implementing projects at the intersection between environmental sustainability and social justice.
Source / Author / Publisher: Sustainable justicies
Language(s): EN
Illustrated policy brief exploring the need for universally accessible cities, emphasizing that making urban environments inclusive benefits all people, especially those with disabilities.
Source / Author / Publisher: TUMI (Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative)
Language(s): EN, ES, ID, PT, ZH, UA
Youth-friendly page explains greenhouse gases trapping urban/transport emissions like a glass house, with interactive animations, quizzes, and CERES/OCO satellite data on heat rise – links personal actions (e.g., less car use) to global fixes. Engages youth in exploring city climate impacts.
Source / Author / Publisher: NASA Climate Kids
Language(s): EN
Free interactive tool from EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) lets youth input daily habits (energy, transport, food, waste) to compute personal/household CO2 emissions instantly, with tips to reduce (e.g., biking cuts 0.5kg/km vs. car).
Source / Author / Publisher: US EPA
Language(s): EN
Fast-paced docu explores Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Freiburg’s triumphs over car culture via protected networks, protests, and policies—flipping ratios so bikes dominate rushes for greener, safer streets. Motivates youth to envision car-free urban joy.
Source / Author / Publisher: Discerning Cyclist
Language(s): EN
This dynamic documentary tours Europe’s bike-friendly cities like Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, showcasing rapid shifts from car dominance to cycling via protected lanes, car-free zones, and public space redesign—boosting livability, air quality, and youth mobility freedom. It inspires young viewers with real transformations and activist stories for sustainable urban futures.
Source / Author / Publisher: Ingwar Perowanowitsch
Language(s): DE (EN subs available)
Hosted by youth empowerment educator Kirk Berry, episodes feature community leaders sharing strategies from his book “5 Powerful Tips for Motivating Youth,” focusing on building connections and skills. It fosters motivation and real-world application for young listeners seeking personal growth.
Source / Author / Publisher: Kirk Berry, Youth P.O.W.E.R.
Language(s): EN
A comprehensive guide to young leaders in the field of sustainable and inclusive mobility. The list includes 165 young people from 47 countries that are bringing intersectional concerns and transformative ideas to mobility. It is an inspiring and informative guide for other youth who want to help address transport challenges.
Source / Author / Publisher: TUMI (Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative)
Language(s): EN
A Eurocities video describing an ubran transformation that took place in Turin, Italy. What started as industrial areas became the centre of thriving green and social entreprises.
Source / Author / Publisher: Eurocities
Language(s): EN
A Eurocities video describing the process of urban regeneration. It details a case study focusing on the city of Lodz that includes social initiatives alongside renovation projects.
Source / Author / Publisher: Eurocities
Language(s): EN
A digital environment where citizens can explore the opportunities, challenges and impacts of urban development. It is a “virtual playground for city planners and citizens to work together and create a better place to live.” The digital environment employs virtual and augmented reality.
Source / Author / Publisher: European Commission/ EU project European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness
Language(s): EN
Protest For All is a guide for climate change activists and groups on making ther activities and meetings more accessible for persons with disabilities. It provides practical recommendations and checklists for ease of implementation. The guide is written in simple language.
Source / Author / Publisher: Emma Green
Language(s): EN
A short film about the challenges of climate change facing urban environments and the role cities play in leading climate action. Highlights the connection between climate change and social inequality as a blueprint for corrective action. Auto-generated captions in English are available.
Source / Author / Publisher: C40 Cities
Language(s): EN
Report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights outlining the impacts of climate change on the rights of persons with disabilities. The report details country obligations in protecting these rights while highlighting good practices and recommendations for inclusive climate action.
Source / Author / Publisher: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Language(s): EN, FR, ES, Easy-to-read
This handbook empowers young persons to organise and enact advocacy activities, while building political colaitions for positive change across policy areas.
Source / Author / Publisher: European Youth Forum
Language(s): EN
The manual is a 20-hour training programme organised into 10 sessions, designed for trainers and facilitators working with youth. The programme content empowers young people to better understand and engage in activism. It includes some limited recommendations for inclusivity for young persons with disabilities.
Source / Author / Publisher: The Activitst Lobby and the European Youth Forum
Language(s): EN, ES, GR
URBACT article highlighting innovative approaches to youth participation in European cities, including creative youth spaces and civic engagement.
Source / Author / Publisher: URBACT
Language(s): EN
Comprehensive Erasmus+ guide on creating digitally accessible educational content. Covers UDL, WCAG standards, and practical tips for inclusive design.
Source / Author / Publisher: Europroject / Erasmus+
Language(s): EN
Easmus+ youth training resource promoting personal development through design thinking. Encourages creativity and inclusion in youth work contexts.
Source / Author / Publisher: SALTO-YOUTH
Language(s): EN
Erasmus+ project engaging youth and local stakeholders to redesign urban spaces for accessibility and inclusion. Focus on participatory planning and barrier-free environments.
Source / Author / Publisher: CGE Erfurt
Language(s): EN
Equal Access: Universal Design of Student Organizations is a checklist for making student organizations welcoming and accessible to everyone.
Source / Author / Publisher: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D. (This publication and the accompanying video were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #P333A020044.)
Language(s): EN
Illustrated policy brief exploring the need for universally accessible cities, emphasizing that making urban environments inclusive benefits all people, especially those with disabilities.
Source / Author / Publisher: TUMI (Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative)
Language(s): EN
Youth-friendly page explains greenhouse gases trapping urban/transport emissions like a glass house, with interactive animations, quizzes, and CERES/OCO satellite data on heat rise – links personal actions (e.g., less car use) to global fixes. Engages youth in exploring city climate impacts.
Source / Author / Publisher: NASA Climate Kids
Language(s): EN