COMMUNITY Based Inclusive Development Network North-Western Provincial Coordinator Emmanuel Samu has commended government for progress made so far in making public offices and places accessible. Mr Samu said infrastructure being constructed in the health, education and other key sectors have ramps, signage and toilets that can accommodate persons with disabilities. “A few years ago you […]

COMMUNITY Based Inclusive Development Network North-Western Provincial Coordinator Emmanuel Samu has commended government for progress made so far in making public offices and places accessible.

Mr Samu said infrastructure being constructed in the health, education and other key sectors have ramps, signage and toilets that can accommodate persons with disabilities.

“A few years ago you would enter a bank, shop, school or a government office and find only stairs, no ramp, no accessible toilet, no signage for visual and hearing impaired people but if we visit those places now we are able to notice progress as correct infrastructure is being put in place,” he said.

He added that the process of having suitable infrastructure in place is possible because of the kind of leadership the province has.

He stated that when leaders say inclusion is not a favor but a right people listen adding that the organisation hopes to see more leaders speaking for persons with disabilities.

“I would like to specifically appreciate the North-Western province permanent secretary colonel Grandson Katambi (retired) who  consistently encourages people in charge of shops and public buildings to ensure that they put up infrastructure accommodative of persons with disabilities in the province,” he said.

 Mr Samu however noted that there is still more that can be done to enhance accessibility noting that old public buildings can be improved affordably.

He added that inclusivity does not only mean having proper infrastructure but being independent and using services with dignity.