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

 

Group of nine people standing and one person sitting in a wheelchair. All individuals are wearing face masks and have identification lanyards around their necks. Most are dressed in business casual attire. The background shows a covered outdoor area with red and blue walls, and some signage with text in what appears to be an Indian or South Asian language. The floor is red and slightly wet, suggesting recent rain. There are potted plants and some greenery visible outside.

A group of people on a sidewalk by the roadside, engaged in conversation. One person is sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed by another person. Several members of the group are wearing face masks and identification badges around their necks. One individual is holding a white cane, typically used by visually impaired people, while another person is holding a folder or notebook and a pen. The background shows a wet road, trees, and a white wall, suggesting it might have recently rained. The setting appears to be an outdoor, accessible environment.

A group of people seated in a spacious, brightly-lit room, arranged in a semicircle. Most of them are wearing face masks, suggesting a concern for health or following pandemic protocols. At the front of the room there is a table covered with a plaid cloth, on which a laptop is open and a woman is seated, possibly leading the session or meeting. The attendees appear attentive, as if participating in a discussion or workshop. The room has large windows with white and black curtains, letting in natural light, and the floor is shiny and reflective.

A group of four adults sitting at a table, some with notebooks and a laptop in front of them. They are all wearing face masks. The table is covered with a green, black, and white striped cloth. The background includes red curtains and blue chairs. The setting appears to be a formal indoor event or meeting, possibly a panel discussion or seminar.


#Manique Gunaratne

Vice Chair Person – South Asian Disability Forum


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