To mark World Disability Day on 3 December, the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI) launched the campaign #NonèTuttoNormale, releasing a powerful video to highlight mobility challenges faced by people with disabilities.

The video showcases everyday obstacles created by improper actions, such as illegally parked cars in reserved spaces or blocked paths for the visually impaired. It also highlights institutional shortcomings like the lack of accessible platforms on public transport or traffic lights without sound systems for the blind.

Through this campaign and its hashtag, ACI calls on everyone to respect the right to mobility for people with disabilities and to act responsibly to remove barriers.

During the FIA General Assemblies meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem named the three winners of the 2024 FIA President’s Awards.

The Automóvil Club del Ecuador (ANETA) was awarded for its contribution to Road Safety, Saudia Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF)  for its commitment to Climate Action, and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI)  for its efforts in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Automobile Club d’Italia’s EDI project “Motorsport for People: INCLUSION-E” is a state-of-the-art simulator, incorporating ergonomic and cutting-edge technologies to reduce barriers to motorsport for disabled people. The simulator has been promoted at inclusive events across Italy and alongside national associations for people with disabilities.

ACI President Angelo Sticchi Damiani said: “We are proud to be recognised in this year’s President’s Awards. Our INCLUSION-E project focuses on breaking down barriers standing in the way of motorsport driver participation in society. By ensuring the Simracing discipline’s outreach in an inclusive way for people with disabilities and scaling zero-barriers technologies for motorsport practice, access to new opportunities and careers will improve.

“This award will support our Federation’s commitment to make motorsport more accessible by actively encouraging and fostering the shaping of new sustainable, diverse, and inclusive pathways.”

The winning Clubs were recognised at the meeting of the FIA General Assemblies.