- Beneficiaries, encompassing homes dedicated to children with disabilities and individuals facing physical challenges, conveyed their appreciation to the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Government for their unwavering support.
- The recipients emphasized the profound impact of the gesture in boosting their mobility and overall quality of life.
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) celebrated World Wheelchair Day by donating manual wheelchairs to individuals with physical disabilities, offering crucial mobility assistance to foster their independence.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this endeavor exemplifies the Lagos State Government’s dedication to promoting inclusivity and improving the lives of people living with disabilities.
LASODA’s General Manager, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, thanked the Lagos State Ministry of Health for its crucial support in facilitating the event.
She highlighted the significance of interagency cooperation in enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities, emphasizing the impact that collaborative efforts can have on the well-being and inclusion of this community.
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“In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, we have received these wheelchairs and will distribute them to beneficiaries in celebration of World Wheelchair Day,” Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal said.
She also highlighted the theme for this year, which emphasised the positive impact that wheelchairs have on the lives of users, promoting their independence and integration into society.
“We see you, we acknowledge you, and we are here to support you. We hope that future partnerships will continue to enhance accessibility, particularly regarding wheelchairs, in the years ahead,” she added.
The presentation event also highlighted the need for continued advocacy for accessible infrastructure. Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal urged institutions and property owners to ensure their buildings are wheelchair-friendly, emphasising that accessibility is a fundamental right for individuals with disabilities.
“Every institution and property owner must remember that wheelchair users exist. If you build structures that are not accessible, you limit the independence of these individuals.
It is essential that schools, religious institutions, cinemas, and all buildings are designed with accessibility in mind so that wheelchair users can live as independently as possible,” she stressed.
Beneficiaries, encompassing homes dedicated to children with disabilities and individuals facing physical challenges, conveyed their appreciation to the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Government for their unwavering support.
The recipients emphasized the profound impact of the gesture in boosting their mobility and overall quality of life.
Marking a significant milestone in the journey toward greater accessibility, the World Wheelchair Day event underlines the advancements made in providing persons with disabilities access to mobility aids and indispensable resources.
It further accentuates the continuous endeavors of the Lagos State Government to cultivate an increasingly inclusive society for everyone.
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Celebrated worldwide on the 1st of March, World Wheelchair Day serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role mobility aids play in elevating the lives of individuals with disabilities and fostering their active participation and inclusion in society.
