Question NW3881 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
13 December 2023 - NW3881
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
Following the submission by the Commission for Gender Equality, what total number of the buildings that have been identified as shelters are user-friendly for persons living with disabilities?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
Total number of the buildings that have been identified as shelters are user-friendly for persons living with disabilities.
The Department has handed a total of thirteen (13) properties to Department of Social Development (DSD) for use by victims of Gender Based Violence.
DPWI only renovated the properties to be fit for purpose and that scope did not necessarily include accessibility for people with disabilities as this is the responsibility of the user department.