Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor on Disability Matters, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie has begun moves to ensure that all public buildings in the State are accessible by Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in accordance with the Disability Rights Law.
Ezewuzie, while speaking to members of the Anambra State Association of Hotel owners at an event, stressed the need to key into the provisions of the Anambra State Disability rights law.
The law stipulates that public buildings which include hotels should make their environment accessible to persons with Disabilities, by providing wheelchair ramps, Braille marked elevators and train their staff in Sign Language, so as to enhance the comfort and increased patronage of their business outlets by persons with Disabilities.
The event, which was organized by the Anambra State Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artwork, Culture and Tourism at the SSG’s conference Hall, Government House, witnessed the presence of Chief Executive officers of hotels in the State and general tourism partners aimed at boosting the tourism industry in the state.
Ezewuzie pledged the commitment of his office to train workers of interested hotels in sign language, and collaborate with the hotels to provide Braille markings and install wheelchair ramps for their buildings.