For 35 years, the Commission for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities (CIPH) in Créteil has been working to improve local accessibility and inclusion. Established in 1991 as the commission for the integration of people with disabilities, since 2020 it has carried out the duties of municipal accessibility commissions, assessing the accessibility of existing built environments, streets, public spaces, and transport. It also formulates proposals for improvement and manages an annual participatory budget of €55,000 for minor adjustments, while ensuring equal access to municipal events.
In 2025, a consultation involving around thirty local participants, including people with disabilities, caregivers, commission members, and social welfare professionals, resulted in nearly 130 recommendations concerning streets, buildings, and administrative and digital procedures. These proposals, compiled in a booklet, are being analyzed by the City and CCAS services for the development of the new accessibility plan.
Following the renewal of the municipal council, Mayor Laurent Cathala signed an order establishing the CIPH and appointing its members. The name change from "integration" to "inclusion" signifies a shift towards adapting the environment to remove barriers, rather than expecting individuals to adapt. The commission comprises municipal councilors, representatives from disability and elderly associations, users, and qualified individuals, including organizations such as APF France handicap, Apogei 94, and Université Paris-Est Créteil.
The inaugural plenary session was held on September 11th, introducing members and the 2025 annual activity report. For this new working cycle, a dedicated accessibility committee will be formed within the CIPH to assist in implementing the future accessibility plan. The theme of adapted sports will also be integrated into the commission's work, building on the enthusiasm generated by handisport and adapted sports awareness initiatives.
