VICE President Jejomar Binay on Friday vowed to give immediate attention to the millions of people with disability who get limited assistance from the current government in terms of financial assistance, physical structures and employment.
He said there are many limiting factors that deserve attention for the PWDs, adding many public and private physical structures require more thoughtful design to accommodate the needs of PWDs.
“Some of the classic examples are the restrooms with proper access and ramps for people on wheelchairs. Still, a lot of work needs to be done,” Binay said.
He said he would give priority to PWDs under his administration in case he was elected president next year.
He said PWDs do not get jobs because many employers shun them.
“The PWD sector has to deal with a more oppressive barrier that constrains them from living normal lives,” Binay said.
“On a daily basis, PWDs contend with discrimination and even aversion from people who know little of their condition.
“Employers may even shun them if only to avoid making their facilities access- friendly.”