In a world that constantly strives to be more inclusive and accessible, the Mall Portal de la Marina has taken a significant step to become a benchmark in accessibility. This time, his focus is on people with ostomies, a group that often faces additional challenges in their daily lives. The recent addition of An adapted toilet on the ground floor of its facilities marks a milestone in inclusion and the commitment of this shopping center.
Owned by Lar España Real Estate Socimi and managed by Grupo Lar through Gentalia, Portal de la Marina has always stood out for being a welcoming place and friendly for its visitors. The introduction of this adapted bathroom is a testament to its firm determination to provide comfort and dignity to all its users.
La The inauguration of this adapted bathroom was attended by some members of AVADO, the Association of Ostomized People of Valencia. Inside, there is a sanitary device specially designed for people with reduced mobility. In addition, an exclusive toilet has been incorporated located at the height of the stomach, approximately 80 centimeters from the ground, which makes it easier to empty the bag and provides greater comfort to users.
Hygiene is an essential part of daily life, and the adapted toilet that we can find in the Shopping Center recognizes this. Bathroom includes a hygienic shower water point for proper washing of the bag, as well as a soap and toilet paper dispenser strategically located near the sanitary appliance. In addition, a shelf has been installed that allows users to place the necessary material to carry out the bag change safely and discreetly.
Virginia Carrasco, director of the shopping center, expresses the excitement and commitment from Portal de la Marina with this new facility: "We know that not all users have the same needs and for us it is very important to be able to offer each of them the maximum facilities so that their experience in the center is as comfortable as possible. Although the ostomy is a reality that many people experience daily, society is not yet fully aware or adapted to the difficulties it presents, and from Portal de la Marina we want to take the first step so that the rest of the shopping centers join in this necessary work of converting our spaces into places that are 100% accessible to everyone.
Portal de la Marina, with its motto "A portal where everyone is welcome", is proud to be a place that embraces diversity and inclusion. With more than 40,000 square meters and opened in 2008 and renovated in 2018 to improve the customer experience, this shopping center is the ideal destination for shopping and entertainment in the Marina Alta.
With a wide range of more than 100 stores and 10 leading restaurants in the national and international market, Portal de la Marina offers an incomparable shopping experience. From Zara and Massimo Dutti to Bimba and Lola, C&A, IKEA and Nespresso, visitors can explore a wide variety of shopping options and enjoy the best gastronomic offer and leisure moments. Plus, with 1,655 parking spaces, convenience is guaranteed.
Portal de la Marina has taken a step forward on the path towards inclusion and accessibility, demonstrating its commitment to the comfort and dignity of all its visitors, including those living with Ostomy. This is an inspiring example and a sign that inclusion is a path that we must all follow to build a friendlier and more accessible world.
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Excellent initiative. Now another one for people who need to clean themselves with soap and water, that is, with a bidet. There are many pathologies that require this type of personal hygiene.