Accessibility a daily challenge for the Mumbai's disabled population

Mumbai | Friday | 15th February, 2019

Summary:

The irony is that even in places where there are disabled friendly utilities, upkeep is a challenge. They put temporary disabled friendly toilets for inspection and then use it as a storeroom, " informed Kiran Khanderao, an activist with the Right to Pee. Not only station toilets but public toilets are also miserable. However, climbing is a daily ordeal on Mumbai railway stations for Shirishkar where there are no lifts or alternative accessible platforms to climb upstairs. Travelling daily is a routine for sales professional and physically challenged Ganesh Shirishkar..