{"id":637970,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/637970/?format=json","text_counter":467,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"THAT, aware that Article 54 (c) of the Constitution provides that a person with disability is entitled to reasonable access to all places, public transport and information; further aware that Section 21 of the Persons with Disability Act, 2003 provides that persons with disabilities are entitled to a barrier-free and disability friendly environment to enable them have access to buildings, roads and other social amenities, assistive devices and other equipment to promote their mobility; concerned that over the years, persons with disabilities have not been given the right to enjoy all their fundamental freedoms; cognizant of the fact that accessibility is vital in increasing the mobility of these individuals and reducing The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}