Around 3,800 people in Fuerteventura are recorded as having a disability

The Cabildo renews the agreement to keep a permanent multidisciplinary team for disability assessment on the island

The plenary of the Cabildo voted unanimously to extend the agreement with the Government of the Canary Islands for managing the recognition of disability degrees in Fuerteventura. Under this pact, the island will continue to rely on a permanent multidisciplinary team that prepares the psychological and social reports forming the basis for disability certification.

“This agreement allows us to streamline the assessment procedures for people with disabilities, easing the waiting lists for a priority service that safeguards their well‑being,” said island president Lola García.

According to Social Action counselor Víctor Alonso, the renewed agreement improves service speed, shortening the time needed for medical evaluations. The multidisciplinary team—comprising the Cabildo, the Canary Health Service and the General Directorate of Disability—includes a psychologist, two social workers, a physician, a nurse, an administrative officer and an occupational therapist. The island’s administration also provides the necessary facilities.

In November 2025, more than 3,800 residents of Fuerteventura were recorded as having some degree of disability. In 2024, “thanks to this agreement 516 assessments were carried out, and we expect to reach 710 in 2025, thereby solving a major issue for the island,” explained Víctor Alonso.