Urban barriers and funding shortages: Why is the right of people with disabilities to mobility being hindered?
Nidaa Al Watan: At a time when the aspirations of people with disabilities in Lebanon run up against the most basic requirements for mobility and access, the “inclusive transport” crisis stands out as one of the most complex issues reflecting a deep gap between theoretical legislation and the troubled reality on the ground. While Law No. 220/2000 stipulates the right to accessibility to integrate…
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Blockades of Al-Watan and Funding Shortfalls: Why is the Right of Persons with Disabilities Struggling to Move?
Nidaa Al Watan: While the aspirations of persons with disabilities in Lebanon clash with the most basic mobility and access provisions, the 'dismal transport' crisis emerges as one of the most complex issues reflecting a deep gap between theoretical legislation and the field's imminent crisis. While the 2000 Law No. 220 provides the right to access integration...
Blockades of the Age and Financial Shortfalls: Why Does the Right to Mobility for Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon Continue to Erode?
Nidaa Al Watan: While the aspirations of persons with disabilities in Lebanon clash with the lowest mobility and access benchmarks, the "accessibility crisis" emerges as one of the most critical issues reflecting a deep gap between theoretical legislation and the field realities. While the law number 220/2000 stipulates the right to accessibility for integration…
