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Access for all at Elahara Pradeshiya Sabha

 People with disabilities are more likely than the general population to suffer anxiety, discomfort, and animosity. To a significant measure, such attitudes arise from a lack of understanding of disability and what it's like to live in a world with individuals who do not share that experience. As a result, in Sri Lanka, collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union (EU) and the Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC), Specialised Training & #Disability Resource Centre took the initiative to implement a project to provide recommendations on Disability #Accessibility and Capacity Building of Local Government Authorities in Sri Lanka. The team from EFC led by #Manique Gunaratne which included persons with diverse disabilities did an disability accessibility checking to give recommendations at Elahara Pradeshiya Sabha, in Polonnaruwa district,  in North Central Province in January 2022 to give recommendations on how to make the elahara Pradeshiya Sabha access for all. 2 Advocacy Group discussions were held with persons with disabilities belonging to Elahara Pradeshiya Sabha and staff members (persons with non-disabilities) of the Pradeshiya Sabha on how to have an inclusive approach when providing services which already exists.

 

AI: Group of people standing together in front of a building with green and blue walls. Everyone is wearing face masks, and most of them have identification cards hanging from blue lanyards around their necks. There is one person seated in a wheelchair in the front center. The group consists of both men and women, and some of the women are wearing sarees, while others are in more casual attire. The background includes windows, doors, and a notice board with papers posted on it. The atmosphere suggests a professional or community event, possibly related to health or education, given the protective masks and ID badges.

A group of people outdoors, with lush greenery and stone walls in the background. In the foreground, there is a man in a wheelchair, wearing a blue shirt and black pants, being assisted by a woman standing behind him. Another man and woman are also present; the woman is sitting down on a low wall, writing on a clipboard, while the standing man observes. All individuals are wearing face masks, and the environment appears calm, with everyone engaged in conversation or assistance.

Library scene. A man in a wheelchair wearing a blue shirt and a mask is reaching for a book on a high shelf, while a woman in a pink outfit and a mask stands next to him, also reaching for a book. The shelves around them are filled with books. The atmosphere looks busy, with other people further back in the library. The lighting is a mix of natural and artificial, and both people appear focused on finding a book. Get vis

A meeting or discussion in progress inside an auditorium. Five people are sitting behind a long table facing the audience, and all are wearing face masks. There are red stage curtains in the background, a podium to the left, potted plants on either side of the table, and several blue chairs on the elevated stage. In the foreground, four people are seated on plastic chairs facing the table, also wearing face masks. The room has a casual atmosphere, with natural light and spaced seating, likely as a COVID-19 precaution.


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