Monumento al Campesino and Cactus Garden Introduce New Accessibility Equipment

The Monumento al Campesino and the Cactus Garden have strengthened their accessibility measures with the installation of new mobility chairs designed for visitors with reduced mobility.

María Jesús Tovar, Vice President of the Lanzarote Cabildo, joined Ángel Vázquez, Councillor for the Art, Culture and Tourism Centres (CACT), to inspect the new equipment at both sites.

Vázquez noted that staff at both venues have already completed the necessary training to operate the new equipment. He stressed that improving accessibility is not only about acquiring specialised resources but also ensuring they can be effectively used to assist visitors.

During the visit, the two officials also tested the Visualfy hearing accessibility system. The technology uses microphones and artificial intelligence to identify pre-programmed sounds such as emergency alarms, doorbells, public address announcements and machinery alerts. When a recognised sound is detected, the system immediately sends notifications through visual signals, vibrations or mobile app alerts, helping people with hearing impairments remain aware of their surroundings.

Adapted Mobility and Evacuation Chairs

Among the new equipment is a Batec-style wheelchair system, designed to improve mobility for people with physical disabilities. The system combines a reinforced manual wheelchair with an attachable electric handbike, creating a three-wheeled motorised vehicle capable of travelling across different types of terrain.

This solution enables users to navigate uneven surfaces, slopes and longer routes more independently, increasing access to natural, cultural and tourist attractions.

The officials also reviewed a tracked evacuation chair designed for use in emergencies. These specialised chairs allow people with limited mobility to be transported safely down staircases using a controlled continuous-track system that regulates the descent. The equipment provides a practical solution in locations where accessible evacuation routes are unavailable or where ramps are too long to be used effectively during an emergency.

The new additions form part of ongoing efforts to improve accessibility across Lanzarote’s cultural and tourist sites, making them safer and more inclusive for all visitors.