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Streets buildings waiting rooms elevators ramps and even the furniture of public and private institutions represent barriers to professional practice for almost a third of all people with disabilities. This was stated by Jorge Montalvo Solano director of Accessibility of the Ministry of Housing Construction and Sanitation MVCS. The official specified that according to information from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics INEI in our country 31.5 of people with some physical disability face limitations to enter public spaces for their professional performance.According to the same information 22.8 indicate that it is difficult for them to get around in their own homes 18.3 in their study centers and 13.2 in their workplaces.During the First International Week of Accessibility organized by the MVCS Montalvo Solano stressed the need to change this reality so that every Peruvian can move and perform productive or professional activities.universal accessibilityThe director of Accessibility of the MVCS explained that according to international consensus all buildings infrastructure and public spaces must be executed under criteria of accessibility multifunctionality and universality.Universal design means that the facilities and their accessories can be used by anyone regardless of age size mobility conditions visibility hearing etc.Theaters public auditoriums transport vehicles payment modules information booths or banks for example require that the signage dimensions entrance doors toilets and parking lots among others can be used by all citizens who need them without exception.Guides for an accessible cityThe MVCS has a normative role regarding the construction of buildings or establishments for universal use. The municipalities are responsible for supervising the construction and adaptation of public spaces in their district.In this framework the General Directorate of Accessibility and Technological Development of the MVCS prepares guides for the construction fit-out equipment and services with accessibility conditions which allow the smooth and safe movement of all citizens especially those who have some condition that prevents them.These documents cover various aspects of the urban ecosystem including transportation markets municipal offices libraries squares parks playgrounds and accessible beaches among others.
