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Inclusive Communities in Action at Thirappane Pradeshiya Sabha in Anuradhapura

 All functions and decisions directly or indirectly impact upon the quality of life of the people with #disabilities who live, work, and socialize in their local communities.

Therefore, #CDLG through this initiative seeks to enhance the internal capacity of local authorities to adhere to #disability #accessibility regulations in Sri Lanka and raise the awareness on the importance of #disability #inclusive accessibility to local level services.

This initiative seeks to conduct accessibility audits in selected local government authority office premises amongst other activities.

We are confident that this initiative promoted by the #UNDP will improve the #accessibility of people with disabilities to #local #governance. 

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) selected The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon as the implementing partner for the project.

Established in 1929, the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) is the national employers’ organization in Sri Lanka.

Over the years, we have committed ourselves to adapting to the requirements of a dynamic membership to promote productive employment and social harmony. 

The Employers network on Disability was formed by the EFC with the objective of facilitating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities in the private sector.  

A team led by #Manique Gunaratne did a #disability #accessibility #audit and an #advocacy group discussion with persons with #disabilities belonging to #thirippane #Pradeshiya #Sabha in #Anuradhapura District and staff members (persons with non-disabilities) of the Pradeshiya Sabha on how to have an #inclusive approach when providing services which already exists at #the Thirappane Pradeshiya Sabha in Anuradhapura district in #North Central Province in December 2021. 

The Employers’ Network on Disability was officially launched in 1999; the initiative was supported by the #International #Labour #Organization.  

Since then, the network is actively serving its purpose by strengthening the link between organizations dealing with disability related issues, business community and persons with disabilities. 

The Specialized Training & Disability Resource Centre was established in 2009 with the objective of training persons with diverse disabilities and enhancing their employability skills.  


A group of ten adults posing outdoors on a dirt path, surrounded by green trees and plants. All are wearing face masks and visible name badges, suggesting a formal or professional setting such as a conference or seminar. The central person is seated in a wheelchair, while the others stand on either side. Attire varies from casual to business, with some wearing shirts and trousers, one in a saree, and others in blouses and dresses. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere. A pink building and metal archway are visible in the background.

A group of people inside a room, some sitting at a table and others standing or seated in wheelchairs. Nearly everyone in the room is wearing face masks. One woman in a blue dress stands next to a man in a wheelchair, gently holding the wheelchair handles. On one wall, colorful letters spell out “ONCE UPON A TIME” with a small cutout of an open book. Another glass wall features the text “WORDS HAVE POWER” in colorful letters. The atmosphere appears to be professional or educational, and the individuals seem engaged in conversation or an activity.

A man in a wheelchair inside a restroom with yellow-tiled walls. He is facing a white sink and wearing a light pink shirt and a white face mask. There is a mirror above the sink and a toilet visible through an open doorway to the right. A broom stands against the left wall beneath a horizontal metal grab bar. There is a small sign with text in another language above the grab bar. The restroom is spacious with accessibility features but seems somewhat bare, with minimal fixtures. The man appears to be in the process of washing his hands or using the sink area.

A person in a blue shirt and dark pants using a white cane for navigation. The person is accompanied by several others standing nearby, one of whom is holding a black mobility cane. The scene appears to be outside, near a building entrance with a red step and a doormat. The ground is concrete and there is sunlight casting shadows of the group. The focus is on the individuals, especially the one using the white cane, suggesting an activity or demonstration related to mobility for people with visual impairments.


#Manique Gunaratne

Member of the Development Team of the GIZ-VTSL (Vocational Training Sri Lanka) Curriculum for Trainers /Supervisors working with Persons With Disabilities


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