The lack of ramps and mobility difficulties prevents people with disabilities from fully participating in society, stated Taalaibek uulu Erdik, a wheelchair user, during a personal meeting with the head of state.
Proposal for developer oversight
According to the petitioner, many buildings in the country are not equipped with necessary access tools, making entry practically impossible. He proposed implementing a stricter control mechanism for the construction of social facilities and schools.
To solve the problem, it is proposed to mandate developers to install ramps during the building construction stage. Permits to open such facilities should only be issued after verifying the presence of a fully accessible environment.
"Sometimes ramps are installed just for show. They are at the entrance, but not inside the building"
Context
The event took place during President Sadyr Japarov's visit to Balykchy. The appeal came from a resident of Bosteri, a settlement with a population of approximately 7,400 people (as of 2009).
