Three establishments in
Muntinlupa City were given recognition for their compliance to the minimum
requirements of the accessibility law for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) last
August 3, in the local government’s flag raising rites.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi awarded
plaque of commendation to the administration of Alabang Town Center, Bellevue
Manila, and Ospital ng Muntinlupa for passing the audit access audits conducted
by Muntinlupa Social Services Department last July 24.
According to SSD – PWD Division
social worker Caridad Molo, SSD overseen a monitoring and evaluation of
establishments in the city to determine the accessibility of the buildings in
terms of ease of use for PWDs, elderly, pregnant women, among others.
Molo said that in their
inspection, only three out of 12 inspected buildings adhere with Batas Pambansa
Bilang 344, An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring
Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install
Facilities and Other Devices.
Some of the provisions of BP 344
include considerations on architectural facilities and features for stairs,
walkways, doors and entrance, washrooms, lifts/elevator, ramps, parking areas,
handrails, public telephones, and seating accommodations.
Mayor Fresnedi encouraged all
mall owners, commercial establishments, and offices to enforce the implementation
of accessibility features for PWDs in their premises.
Muntinlupa City Hall shares a
PWD-friendly facilities to locals such as ramps and parking spaces set apart
for their group.
The local government of
Muntinlupa extends full-pledged support to PWDs through medical, financial, and
livelihood assistance. SSD Muntinlupa recently conducted voters’ registration
and medical mission for PWDs last July 20 and 25, respectively. As of August
2015, SSD recorded 4,667 PWDs in the city.
Muntinlupa City joined the nation
in celebrating the 37th National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week on July 17-23 with its theme, “Health and Wellness
Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities toward Inclusive Development for
All.”
