The State-Level Consultation on Disability-Inclusive Sanitation in Bihar brings together government officials, practitioners, activists, and persons with disabilities to address persistent barriers in sanitation access. Through discussions on policy, design, and awareness, the event explores how universal design, inclusive planning, and rights-based approaches can ensure equitable and dignified sanitation for all.
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Key highlights
- The consultation affirmed sanitation as a basic right for persons with disabilities, calling for accessible toilets in homes, institutions, and public spaces.
- Participants advocated implementing universal design principles to meet diverse disability needs affordably and effectively.
- Targeted training for engineers, sanitation workers, and caregivers was recommended to promote disability-inclusive sanitation and menstrual hygiene management.
- Stronger enforcement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016) was urged to create barrier-free environments across Bihar.
- Awareness campaigns were encouraged to build sensitivity towards disability and gender diversity, challenging biases that restrict equitable sanitation access.
