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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Adan",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I wish to add my voice to this particular Bill. I want to say that personally, I have worked with people living with disabilities for many years and I know it is an area that requires a lot of support. These people have a lot of challenges. It is long overdue for this amendment to have been carried, the reason being that it is now almost six years down the line since we had the Constitution in place and the Disability Act should have been amended. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, Article 54 (1) (a) is very clear in terms of this particular provision that requires amendment of the Act which reads:- “A person with any disability is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and to be addressed and referred to in a manner that is not demeaning.” This is the reason why you will find people calling the disabled with so many funny names. In that way, they are supposed to be treated with dignity. Article 54 (1) (b) reads:- “to access educational institutions and facilities for persons with disabilities that are integrated into society to the extent compatible with the interests of the person.” The electronic version of theSenate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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