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Access for all at Mannar Urban Council

 Together with the Capacity Development of Local Governments (CDLG) Project of United Nations Development Programme (#UNDP) and The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC), implemented this project on #Disability #accessibility #audit and enhancing the capacity of technical officers in the #local #government structure.

The EFC, with an overall vision statement to promote social harmony through productive employment, is implementing several proactive measures to encourage its members to hire people with #disabilities.

The EFC is the representative employers’ Organisation in Sri Lanka on social issues. It has a membership of 700 plus member Companies. Formed in 1929, it was the first Organisation to register under the Trade Unions Ordinance and is the principal Trade Union representing employers. The EFC, with funding from the #ilo, developed the Employers’ Network on Disability to facilitate employment and training opportunities in the Private Sector for disabled jobseekers, which was officially launched in the year 1999. It has a membership of 700 plus Companies.

The object of forming the Network is to link the business community and the organizations dealing with disability issues to facilitate mainstreaming its work. 

                    The Capacity Development for Local Governments (CDLG) Project of UNDP Sri Lanka is part of larger efforts by the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen the local governance system in the country.  

These 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 #disability #accessibility #audit and a #advocacy group discussions were held with persons with disabilities belonging to #Mannar #Urban #Council, and staff members (persons with non-disabilities) of the Urban Council on how to have an inclusive approach when providing services which already exists at the Mannar Urban Council in Mannar district in Northern Province in April 2022.

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


Office meeting scene. A group of people are gathered in an office space, with most of them sitting together along one wall, and a couple of people sitting at separate desks facing the group. Many of the attendees, including the woman at the desk in the foreground, are wearing face masks, indicating precautions likely due to health concerns such as COVID-19. Some participants are holding notebooks and pens, others have face masks pulled down to their chins. The room features glass cabinets, shelves, and a large window, providing natural light. The atmosphere appears to be one of discussion or briefing.

AI: Group of people sitting in a room, engaged in discussion or a meeting. Most of them are seated on chairs forming a semi-circle, facing the center or towards someone out of frame. There are both men and women, some of whom are wearing face masks, and one man is in a wheelchair. The setting looks like an office or community center, with glass cabinets containing files and books in the background, and a desk with an "OUT" tray on it to the right. One woman in the foreground is writing in a notebook, appearing focused. The atmosphere is formal and attentive.

Waiting area in an office or clinic with several people seated. On the left side, there is a large vertical banner displaying the word "STRIDE" with colorful square patterns in blue and pink. The banner also contains some logos at the top. The room has white walls and glass partitions. Several people, some wearing face masks, are seated on chairs and a black couch. Some people are engaging with each other, while others are waiting quietly. The floor is tiled, and the atmosphere suggests a formal or institutional setting.


 

 #Manique Gunaratne

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