New Delhi, November 29, 2021: As world is going to celebrate International disability day on 3rd December. Not having enough rights to access basic necessities is not really the case where the differently-abled have been discriminated. The recent case of SudhaChandran being asked to take off her
The prosthetic limb for security check-in Chennai airport was disturbing. After posting this instance on social media, the renowned Bharatanatyam dancer received immense support from her fans and well-wishers online. Right after the incident, the Ministry of Civil Aviation issued new guidelines to make airports and flights more accessible and relaxing for persons with disabilities. In the new draft, Differently abled passengers can notify the airline about their complete requirement 48 hours before the scheduled departure so that the carrier can make necessary arrangements. Around 2.68 crore differently-abled individuals in India, are struggling to fulfill basic needs like education, healthcare due to the lack of developed infrastructure in India.
After the recent case, the Central Government is trying to make airports accessible to make it easier for Differently abled people across the country to have ease of travel. The staff shall undergo an enhanced disability awareness training program through which they will encounter challenges and ways to assist persons with disabilities. Facilities can be offered through utilizing technology like AI and machine learning for example before checking in, Tech-enabled systems like the Virtual Reality experience of the airport environment can be introduced to enable ease of travel for the differently-abled individual. Fully trained staff especially those who empathize with the situation of the differently-abled can be introduced and can also be motivated to offer keen attention to the requirements of the differently-abled individuals.
Other facilities that can be introduced for differently-abled at the airport would be-
– Fully Accessible Campus for Visually Impaired, and for people with mobility restrictions
– Well trained staff who are fully aware of the situation of differently-abled passengers
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
