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Access for All at Palagala Pradeshiya Sabha

 A #disability #accessibility #audit and a #advocacy group discussions were held with persons with disabilities belonging to Palagala 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 at the #Palagala #Pradeshiya #Sabha in #Anuradhapura district in #North #Central Province in December 2021.

It is part of the #European Union’s STRIDE (Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation, and Inclusive Democratic Engagement) programme focused on strengthening the capacities of local government authorities to be inclusive, responsive, and accountable, and improve service delivery.

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.


 

Group of twelve people standing and one person seated in a wheelchair in front of a building. They are all wearing face masks and name badges. The building has a sign written in Sinhala above the entrance. Most individuals are dressed in business casual attire, including shirts, blouses, and slacks, and appear to be part of an organized group or team. There are some posters and notices on the glass door to the right, and the ground is paved with bricks. The atmosphere suggests a formal or semi-formal occasion, possibly a visit or an official gathering at the facility.

A man in a wheelchair inside a room holding a measuring tape against the handle of a glass door. He is wearing a striped shirt, black pants, and a white face mask. The door appears to open outward toward a grassy area outside. There is a wooden shelf with magazines on the right side of the image, and daylight is streaming in from outside. The man seems to be measuring the height or position of the door handle.

Meeting room with people sitting around a large brown conference table. Two women are seated on the right side of the table; one is wearing a green saree and a black mask, while the other has a striped top and mask under her chin. There are food items such as a banana peel, snacks in packets, and a tray with cups and plates on the table. A red cord attached to a microphone stretches across the table. There are empty chairs and bags in the background, red curtains on the windows, and a man in a white shirt and mask walking near a stage with a wooden podium. The atmosphere appears to be informal, with people possibly having a discussion or break during a meeting or event.

Man in a wheelchair navigating a ramp. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day. The man is wearing a checkered shirt, dark pants, black sneakers, and a face mask. There are plants in bags on both sides of the ramp, and a stone path continues beyond the ramp. Several other people are present, with only their legs visible in the background. The setting appears to be a garden or courtyard area.



#Manique Gunaratne

Board Member #Navajeevana Rehabilitation

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