Accessibility of infrastructure and information to differently abled population
Mumbai, India
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4 years ago
Description
According to the Census of 2011 , 2.68 Crore of the population suffers from some form of disability. Inaccessible buildings and public transportation impede independent navigation and hinder disabled people’s active participation in daily life. Further, there also exists an information asymmetry with regards to details about the existence of facilities such as wheelchair assistance, ramps supporting wheelchairs etc, at various public places like parks, malls, libraries etc. The lack of reliable
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According to the Census of 2011 , 2.68 Crore of the population suffers from some form of disability. Inaccessible buildings and public transportation impede independent navigation and hinder disabled people’s active participation in daily life. Further, there also exists an information asymmetry with regards to details about the existence of facilities such as wheelchair assistance, ramps supporting wheelchairs etc, at various public places like parks, malls, libraries etc. The lack of reliable information restricts the physically disabled from visiting places individually and makes them dependent on outside help, which can often be unpredictable.
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Organization
Social Alpha
Impact
Population Affected
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Location(s)
Mumbai, India
Resources Needed
Beneficiaries
Extent
Sectors
Sustainable Development Goals
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Solution
Portable Ramps
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