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August 01, 2007
Report from Donna -Philippines
Reaching Boracay Island on a Wheelchair
The Sub-Committee on Accessibility of the Regional Committee for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, chaired by the Department of Public Works and Highways and with members coming from other line agencies, conducted an accessibility monitoring in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines. Boracay Island is one of the famous beaches and tourist destinations not only in the Philippines but in the whole world.
It was such an unforgettable experience to reach the island aboard one’s wheelchair. Not minding the difficulty of traveling, the distance plus the scorching heat of the sun just to advocate for an accessible and PWD-friendly island.
Since the island is a tourist destination, it must be accessible to persons with disabilities. We monitored five (5) popular hotels in the island to check if they follow the provisions of the Batas Pambansa 344 otherwise known as the Accessibility Law. Some have accessibility features yet others fall short of the required standard and some simply failed to comply.
Despite all the odds, our advocacy efforts for an accessible and PWD-friendly Philippines will continue. Filipino Persons With Disabilities are all worth it.
donnabelle - Philippines
Leaders Course 2005
Posted by jicafriends at August 1, 2007 05:04 PM