Amman: The Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) announced it conducted 25 sensory inspections of educational, healthcare, cultural, and security buildings in July to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities. Additionally, it organized 22 training and awareness programs for 551 participants.
According to Jordan News Agency, the council’s monthly report highlighted its achievements, including addressing 209 complaints and queries through social media, the government platform, and telephone. The HCD also facilitated sign language in 17 training workshops and translated 18 awareness films for the deaf community.
The HCD’s Equal Opportunity Commission interviewed 23 candidates for government employment to assess workplace accessibility requirements in line with Civil Service Bureau bylaws. Furthermore, the Technical Committee for the Development of Academic Sign Language introduced 93 new academic sign language terms to enhance education tools for deaf teachers and students.
The report also detailed efforts to incorporate inclusive tourism concepts into the tourism facilities system, ensuring independent access and respect for diversity and dignity without discrimination. As part of transforming the Royal Academy for the Blind into an inclusive school, field visits were conducted to Ministry of Education schools to monitor environmental preparation and facilitate the transfer of boarding students to community schools.
The council implemented quality programs for Ministry of Labor staff and beneficiaries, focusing on reproductive health, care, and effective communication. These initiatives aimed to empower women with disabilities, increase awareness among older persons with disabilities, and promote health awareness through analogue support.
In July, the council honored 11 institutions with accreditation certificates for meeting national service standards for persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. The “Everyone’s Camp” initiative was launched to promote inclusive community services based on families and communities.
A dialogue session, organized in partnership with the International Labor Organization, focused on integrating persons with disabilities into Jordan’s garment industry. Another session with the Naya Community Network addressed His Majesty King Abdullah II’s speech at the 3rd Global Disability Summit and Jordan’s organizational experience.
The HCD also collaborated with the Justice Center for Legal Aid to provide a specialized training program for lawyers with disabilities, equipping them with legal skills for cases involving juveniles, domestic violence, and labor law. Lastly, a project with the Friendship Association for the Blind launched an interpretive guide for implementing the Marrakesh Treaty, aimed at providing accessible publications to persons with visual impairments.