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Empowering Local Authorities for a Barrier-Free Environment at Venkalachettikulam Pradeshiya Sabha

 Disability Accessibility efforts are supported by the #European #Union, and the #World #Bank.

#Disability #inclusion is one of the key strategic priorities for #UNDP Sri Lanka in keeping with the commitment of UNDP globally and the new initiatives of disability #inclusion strategy and their commitment to leave no one behind.

A team led by #Manique Gunaratne did a #disability #accessibility #audit and a #advocacy group discussion with persons with disabilities belonging to #Venkalachettikulam #Pradeshiya #Sabha, and staff members (persons with non-disabilities) of the #Venkalachettikulam #Pradeshiya #Sabha on how to have an #inclusive approach when providing services which already exists at the Venkalachettikulam Pradeshiya Sabha in #Vavuniya district in Northern Province in March 2022. 

#UNDP acknowledges the fact that disability is a crosscutting issue which needs multi-stakeholder intervention including local government authorities.

#Local #Governments play a vital role in the lives of people with disabilities because of their broad mandate. 

Unlike most state government institutions, Local Governments are multi-functional, with extensive responsibilities and activities across property, community, and human service areas and, in addition, have the capacity to make policy level decisions at the local level.

All these 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 persons with disabilities to #local #governance. 

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

Officially launched in 1999, the Employers’ Network on Disability initiative was supported by the #International #Labour #Organization.  


Accessibility Measurement ​The image shows a group of five adults outdoors, apparently engaged in a task related to accessibility or infrastructure measurement, likely on or near a roadway or path. ​Central Action: The main focus is on two individuals using a yellow measuring tape stretched across a paved area, which appears to be a pedestrian crossing or ramp access point. ​One man, wearing a red and black checkered shirt and tan pants, is bent over to hold or read the tape measure near the ground. ​Another man, seated in a blue wheelchair, is actively holding the opposite end of the tape measure near the front wheels of his chair. Both are wearing face masks. ​Observing/Recording: Three women are observing the process. All three are wearing face masks. ​One woman, standing close to the man in the wheelchair, is wearing a royal blue dress with white embroidery. ​Another woman, standing slightly further back, is wearing a white top and dark-rimmed glasses and appears to be taking notes on a clipboard or piece of paper. ​A third woman, on the far left, is wearing a traditional saree (pink/orange and blue pattern) and appears to be observing the scene. ​Setting: The setting is outdoors, possibly on a university campus, institutional grounds, or a public area, with trees and a low fence visible in the background. ​In summary, the image captures a moment of practical work, possibly an audit or study, focused on measuring environmental dimensions relative to wheelchair accessibility. ​Would you like me to focus on any specific aspect of the image, such as the people's attire or the setting?

🚶 Accessibility Audit in Progress The image shows a man using a white cane for navigation, accompanied by a woman holding a clipboard, as they walk through an open gate. Both are wearing face masks. In the background, a small group is visible on the road, with one person in a wheelchair and another person bent over, suggesting they are conducting an accessibility audit or measurement of the surrounding environment. The setting is a semi-rural area with palm trees and basic infrastructure.

Workplace Accessibility Assessment ​The image shows an indoor office setting where a man seated in a wheelchair is positioned between two desks, highlighting his movement and access within the workspace. ​Several other employees are visible working at their desks, and two individuals stand near the back, suggesting a regular office environment. The scene likely captures an assessment of office accessibility or an inclusion initiative in a standard, slightly cluttered administrative office.

Meeting on Accessibility ​The image features a group of individuals seated around a large brown conference table in a meeting room, likely participating in a discussion or workshop related to the STRIDE project, whose banners are visible in the background. ​There are seven people actively seated, all wearing face masks, with one person on the left taking notes. A projector sits on the table, indicating a presentation or collaborative work is taking place. The room has light green walls, ceiling fans, and an air conditioner.


#Manique Gunaratne

The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon,

385 J3 Old Kotte Road,

Rajagiriya,

Sri Lanka.


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