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On Tuesday, 10 February, 2009, in the premises of the Regional Chamber of Commerce Novi Sad, the Centre Living Upright made a presentation on the principles of accessibility and the concept of design for all.

The presentation was held in the framework of the cooperation established between the Centre Living Upright and the Regional Chamber of Commerce Novi Sad. Its main purpose was to raise the awareness of the business sector representatives on the issue of creating an accessible environment, as well as to encourage the application of the principles of design for all in their everyday activities

During the presentation, the project of the Second South East European Regional Workshop on Accessibility in Tourism was also presented. The Centre Living Upright is implementing this project with the support of the OSCE Mission in Serbia, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia, the Secretariat for Architecture, Urban Planning and Building of the AP of Vojvodina, and the City of Novi Sad, in partnership with the South Backa Administrative District and the Provincial Institute for Social Protection.

The evaluation results of this event that was attended by 24 representatives of the Regional Chamber of Commerce Novi Sad proved the great interest of all those present. The need to continue such events and the education were stressed, aimed at various branches of the business sector, namely the Association of investors, small and medium enterprises, et al.  In order to do so, the Regional Chamber of Commerce Novi Sad will provide necessary support to the Centre Living Upright