She made the clarion call when addressing the United Nations International Day for Persons with Disabilities recently here at Adansonia Hotel. The event was held under the theme ‘Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future’. In her address, she said it was equally important that persons with disabilities are accorded employment opportunities where they can learn on the job and acquire crucial leadership skills.
Mophuting added that policies must be implemented immediately, including giving people with visual and hearing impairments access to information in forms that are suitable for them According to her, all public events and information-sharing forums or platforms must have sign language interpreters available. In addition, the junior minister stated that, in line with Sections 40 and 41 of the Persons with Disability Act, emphasis should be given to accessibility to public transport and buildings. "All sectors (public and private) are expected to make adjustments and modifications to allow people with disabilities easy access to buildings, facilities, goods and services, including the provision of ramps and lifts in high-rise buildings," Mophuting continued.
