The government should examine whether disability features have been included in public buildings. This is to know that how far the disability features have been effectively implemented and the ease of access for the differently-abled. It is seen that there are many public offices and buildings, where it's not disabled-friendly including Social welfare dept, DWCD, banks, etc. People with disabilities are vulnerable because of the many barriers they face. The sluggishness with which the Goa government is acting with respect to carrying out audits of the disabled friendliness of buildings, parks, schools, transport systems and other public places is a cause of concern. The Central flagship programme, launched in 2015, had envisaged creating a barrier-free environment for the differently-abled to live with dignity. The Centre’s target of making at least 25% of public transport disabled-friendly has also not been met. For a day, try boarding a train, going to school , watching a movie, operating an ATM, or getting to a government building in a wheelchair. The exercise may help you realise why access means so much to the disabled.
