We have already spoken to several ministries regarding this issue, and the cabinet has decided to name this year as the year of accessibility, Viji Jegarajasingham, secretary to Sri Lanka™s social services and social welfare ministry, said.
The ministry has already begun talks with the transport ministry to adapt trains to accommodate wheelchairs and has also been lobbying for buildings to have more disabled friendly features.
The ministry of highways and railways was very receptive and we plan to implement these options for the disabled as soon as possible, Jegarajasingham said.
Large numbers of disabled people in Sri Lanka live in poverty due to limited access to education, training and other services tailored for the disabled.
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