Physically challenged person pushes strict enforcement of Disability Act
Mr Richard Akari, a physically challenged person at the Techiman office of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the Bono East Region, has called for the enforcement of the Disability Act. The post Physically challenged person pushes strict enforcement of Disability Act appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Richard Akari, a physically challenged individual at the Techiman office of the Youth Employment Agency in Ghana's Bono East Region, has been advocating for the strict enforcement of the Disability Act. He urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to ensure that public infrastructure projects are accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to enable them to easily access essential social services.
At the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Techiman, Mr. Akari lamented the difficulties PwDs face in accessing public offices, toilets, and washrooms due to their inhospitable nature. The Persons with Disability (PwDs) Act 2006 (Act 715) safeguards the rights of PwDs, with Sections six and seven emphasizing their right to access public places and services.
Using a wheelchair, Mr. Akari expressed his frustration at the struggle he must endure to access certain public facilities, including public transportation. He regretted that the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council offices and MMDAs' offices are not conducive to PwDs, denying many their access to these buildings. Mr. Kingsley Amankwah, a staff member of the Techiman Metropolitan Assembly, echoed Mr. Akari's sentiments, stating that accessing the Techiman Mayor's office, located on the fifth floor, is a daunting task for PwDs.
He emphasized the necessity of strictly enforcing the Disability Act (Act 715) to address these challenges.
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