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Access for all at Madawachchiya Pradeshiya Sabha

 In 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 Madawachchiya Pradeshiya Sabha, in Anuradhapura district,  in North Central Province in November 2021 to give recommendations on how to make the Madawachchiya Pradeshiya Sabha access for all. 2 Advocacy Group discussions were held with persons with disabilities belonging to Madawachchiya 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. 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. Therefore, this initiative greatly supported to bring a change to create an inclusive approach.

 

image shows a group of eight people standing outside a two-story, white building that appears to be an office or administrative structure, possibly in a tropical or South Asian setting given the surrounding lush greenery and palm trees. ​Seven people are standing, and one person is seated in a wheelchair in the foreground. All of the individuals are wearing face masks, suggesting the photo was taken during a period of public health precautions.

This image is a close-up of a large red sign located outdoors, likely identifying a government or administrative building in Sri Lanka. ​Sign Details ​Color and Format: The sign has a bright red background with white text and a white border. ​Emblem: At the top center, there is an official emblem—a circular seal, likely the government or provincial emblem of Sri Lanka. ​Text (Sinhala and English): ​The Sinhala text on the sign reads: "මැදවච්චිය ප්‍රාදේශීය සභා" (Medawachchiya Prādeśīya Sabhāwa). ​The English text below it is: "MEDAWACHCHIYA PRADESHIYA SABAWA". ​Pradeshiya Sabawa translates to Divisional Council or Local Authority. Therefore, the sign indicates the office of the Medawachchiya Divisional Council. ​Contact Information: At the very bottom, there is a telephone/fax number: 025 2245675. ​Setting and Surroundings ​Placement: The sign is mounted on posts and surrounded by lush, green foliage, including tall trees and bushes, suggesting a rural or semi-urban setting. ​Foreground: In the immediate foreground, there is a low concrete barrier or wall covered in some growth. ​Background: Behind the sign, a small, yellow-colored building with a tiled roof is visible, which may be the office building itself. ​Left Side: To the left, a concrete utility pole is prominent. There is some faint, dark stenciling on the pole that includes the letters "ANU JAF" and the number "0749". ​Weather: The overcast sky and the wet look of the surroundings suggest a cloudy day or that it may have recently rained.

A group of people, most wearing face masks, are gathered near the entrance of a building. In the center, a man in a pink shirt is bending down, using a measuring tape to measure the width of a grated ramp or walkway. Another man in a wheelchair is holding the end of the tape. The setting appears to focus on accessibility, possibly assessing the entrance for wheelchair access. There are potted plants on both sides of the entrance, and several signs and posters with text in English and Sinhala are visible on the walls. Some people are standing, while a few are seated, observing or participating in the measurement activity.

Office scene. Several people are seated in an office, all wearing face masks. There is a man in a white shirt sitting behind a desk, facing four other individuals – three women and one man – who are seated around the desk. On the desk are files, papers, nameplates, and a computer. One woman has her hands in her lap, and another appears to be looking at her phone. There is a glass partition with some writing on it and a sign posted. In the background, there are more office desks, a computer, a printer, and a window with red curtains. The overall lighting suggests it is daytime. Everyone appears to be engaged in a meeting or having a discussion.


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