Residents of the Ulytau region have criticised the lifting platform for people with reduced mobility in the akimat building, following the publication of a video on social media. According to users, the device is inconvenient to use and raises questions about how accessible the building really is for people with disabilities.
WHAT THE VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED
According to the Instagram account astanamediacenter, the issue concerns the state of infrastructure in the building of the akimat of the Ulytau region. Local residents claim that the required accessibility features are present only on paper, but their functionality and ease of use raise questions.
According to residents, the mere presence of certain accessibility features does not guarantee their effectiveness. The appeal notes that there may be discrepancies between the conditions stated in official documents and their practical implementation.
WHY THIS MATTERS
An accessible environment is one of the key elements of inclusive infrastructure. Its purpose is to ensure equal access to public institutions for all categories of citizens, including people with disabilities.
This is not the first time that accessibility features in state and social institutions have become the subject of public discussion.
Earlier in Astana, social media users were drawn to a Braille sign at City Polyclinic No. 1. The inscription was produced using a printing method and lacked the relief necessary for tactile reading by people with visual impairments.