The People First Public Benefit Association and the University of Pécs have launched a special collaboration to complement the university’s accessibility efforts with real user experiences. The goal is for accessibility to become not just an institutional responsibility, but a truly shared concern. The initiative is also significant for the accessible development of the city of Pécs. This collaboration is an excellent example of how institutional intent and civil community experience can mutually reinforce each other.

Barrier-free Tourism Day, of which our association is one of the main organizers, has received professional recognition. This award is the result of the joint efforts of many people, and we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of them!

Incredible news: People First Public Benefit Association – Pécs has been nominated for the 2026 SozialMarie Prize! This nomination is especially meaningful for us. It is not just praise, but also encouragement, recognition, and inspiration. Everyone who has contributed to this huge effort at People First since 2018 deserves enormous acknowledgment, and this nomination honors all of them!

We have just completed a very important phase in our international FairCare project, which focuses on involving all stakeholders in long-term care. This stage was essential for enabling us to move forward. READ MORE ABOUT THIS EXTENSIVE WORK IN THE ATTACHED NEWSLETTER!

Why is it important to strengthen the financial awareness of people with disabilities? And how can you help with this? PLEASE FILL IN the QUESTIONNAIRE about the employment difficulties of people with disabilities. With this, we will be able to help companies and businesses improve workplace inclusion. Your answers are important so that we can pay attention to everything and ensure that every aspect is reflected in the project outcomes. By doing this, you help yourself and society move towards inclusion.

The first piloting phase of the CODE training materials, designed to help understand and access banking services, was completed by the relevant stakeholders. At the Barcelona meeting, partners mainly discussed the training materials, the digital platform, accessibility, and the next steps.

The People First Public Benefit Association’s nationally unique initiative, the Barrier-free Pécs Database has reached a new chapter! As a best practice, this community-based solution will also be adapted in a small German town. That is, the database model we developed can now serve as an example for accessibility abroad too! Hungarian cities, are you in too?

Should I include in my CV that I have a disability or not? Does positive discrimination help me or is it rather harmful? WORK is currently the engine of our society. Without it, we cannot participate in society. But for people with disabilities this is a challenge.