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Access for all at kahatagasdigiriya 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 Kahatagasdigiriya Pradeshiya Sabha, in Anuradhapura district,  in North Central Province in November 2021 to give recommendations on how to make the Kahatagasdigiriya Pradeshiya Sabha access for all. 2 Advocacy Group discussions were held with persons with disabilities belonging to Kahatagasdigiriya 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.

 

A group of nine people, including six women and three men, are standing together for a photo. One man is seated in a wheelchair at the center. They are all wearing face masks and have name badges hanging from blue lanyards around their necks, indicating a formal or professional setting. The group is outside, in front of a building entrance with a sign above that reads "WELCOME." There are some boards with information behind them and plastic chairs to the side. The atmosphere suggests a work team or health professionals, possibly during a pandemic or health-related mission.

A group of people standing on a cobblestone surface in front of a vehicle parking area. Four people are clearly visible facing each other, and all are wearing face masks. One person—on the far left—has a white cane, indicating that they may be visually impaired, and is being guided by the person next to him, who has his hand on the visually impaired person's shoulder. Another man stands facing them, and a woman holding documents is near the group. Behind them are several parked vehicles, including a van with the label "FOTON". There are also signboards above the parking area, including one that reads "VEHICLE PARK" along with text in a different language. Part of another person in a blue outfit is seen walking away to the right. The area looks like a formal or business setting, possibly related to a workplace or institution.

A community meeting or classroom setting with people sitting on blue chairs in a semi-circle. All individuals are wearing face masks. At the front, a table covered with a green, yellow, and blue checkered cloth is being used by three women, one of whom is standing and appears to be speaking. The room is spacious, with light blue walls, windows, and an open door showing greenery outside. There is a small stage with red curtains behind the speakers. The overall mood appears to be attentive and orderly.

Meeting in a hall with people sitting in a semi-circle on blue chairs, facing two women at a table covered with a green and yellow cloth. All participants are wearing face masks. The setting includes red stage curtains, a tiled floor, and an elevated stage area behind the group. The atmosphere suggests a formal discussion or training session.


#Manique Gunaratne

Manager – Specialise Training and Disability Resource Centre of The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon


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