Disability is not Inability

Health.

20. The Council shall be represented in the implementation of the national health programme under the ministry responsible for the health for the purpose of:
(a) prevention of disability;

(b) early identification of disability;

(c) early rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

(d) enabling persons with disabilities to receive free rehabilitation and medical services in public and privately owned institutions;

(e) availing essential health services to persons with disabilities at an affordable cost;

(f) availing field medical personnel to local health institutions for the benefit of persons with disabilities; and

(g) prompt attendance by medical personnel to persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and mobility.

21. Persons with disabilities are entitled to a barrier-free and disability-friendly environment to enable them to have access to buildings, roads and other social amenities, and assistive devices and other equipment to promote their mobility.

Public buildings.

22. (1) A proprietor of a public building shall adapt it to suit persons with disabilities in such manner as may be specified by the Council.

(2) All proprietors of public buildings shall comply with subsection(1) within five years after this section comes into operation.

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