Jorge Manuel Chiluisa Suqui and should consult the route before getting on public transportation to take them to their destination. Franklin Minchala
People with disabilities still face some barriers that prevent them from developing their activities fully. Some projects seek to improve their quality of life and thus make Cuenca in an inclusive city.
Milton Hernandez, president of the Society of the Blind of Azuay, said they have several difficulties when climbing in some units of public transport. "Stops are not advertised, so we have to ask for help from other passengers to stay in our destinations. It is difficult to put coins into the slot, since we can not feel. We stumbled when coming up with the steps of the bus, "he said.
Another difficulty they experience is that the public does not respect the assigned seats on buses for people with disabilities.
The same situation plays them face the walk through the historic center. "People with visual impairment have many hurdles to cross the street as traffic lights do not give the respective sound signals. By tram works the sewers so we walked tensely in the center uncovered. We also hit with trash racks, "he added.
Karina, who fell ill with cancer 11 months ago, had to learn to use the walker five months ago due to complications from his ailment. "I prefer movilizarme taxi because imagine going to stop or when the bus is full, would have many complications to travel," he said.
Also it considers that although the ramps facilitate admission to hospitals and theaters, this is only beneficial when it mobilizes wheelchair because with walker is complicated.
solutions
Fernando Salazar, municipal director of Traffic, said that, because the transport routes for the work of the tram are changed, some units withdrew the audio announcement of stops, which works with GPS, and having route changes and no the ranks. He clarified that this situation is temporary until the regular bus routes are restored.
As part of the study made for the new rates of urban public transport a process of fleet renewal, which must comply with accessibility for people with disabilities, Salazar said will be done. They will be buses with semibaja bed, it is also expected to be units with air cushioning system, if possible automatic transmission.
Another option is the presence of vans for people with disabilities.
As for the traffic lights in the downtown areas where tram works are executed, the Municipal Transit Authority agreed with the Municipal Public Enterprise Mobility, Traffic and Transportation, OCSMs not enable traffic lights, "since there is only movement in a sense. As you are restoring the tracks, back to work, "Salazar said. (MMM) (I)
Care Plan
Teodoro Montesinos, director of Social and Economic Development of the Municipality of Cuenca, said that they have a plan for which was allocated $ 400,000 to serve this sector. psychological care, social work, physical therapy, perceptual sensory stimulation, early stimulation, speech therapy, special education, nutrition, educational support, workshops and bicycles inclusive labor inclusion in coordination with the Vice President of the Republic is provided.
Also it is working on an awareness campaign aimed at persons providing public transport services, hotels, restaurants or business, to learn to respect the rights of persons with disabilities, which will start this month.
Qualification for disability
To qualify for disability, stakeholders have to call the number 171 to take a turn and approach the operating unit that is closer to the copy of the identity card, copy of passport of Conadis, if any, and the certificate specialist.
Paul Tenesaca, doctor qualifier Ministry of Public Health disability, said people who obtain the qualification of 30 points will access the card, and when they have less than this percentage are given the certificate of disability.
The assessment of disability is done holistically.
Source: http://www.eltiempo.com.ec/noticias-cuenca/188483-barreras-afectan-movilidad-de-gente-con-discapacidad/
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