Accessibility Modification Construction Works

Organization Background

Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) is an Ethiopian Development Organization established in 2005 and registered with the Agency for Civil Society Organizations as an Ethiopian Development Civil Society Organization (Certificate № 0321 under Proclamation № 1113/2019).

ECDD works with partner organizations to promote and facilitate the inclusion of persons with disabilities and disability issues in mainstream service delivery and development programs. The organization envisions an Inclusive Ethiopia where persons with disabilities exercise the same rights and have access to the same services and opportunities enjoyed by other citizens.

Project Overview

ECDD is implementing a consortium project led by Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO), titled "Integrated Multi-Sector Lifesaving Humanitarian Assistance for People Affected by Critical Malnutrition and Education Needs" in Diga and Kiremu Woredas of East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region.

Project Location: Ethiopia (Diga and Kiremu Woredas, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region)

Activity Description

Based on barriers identified by accessibility auditors, the project will support improvement of institutional infrastructure accessibility (disability-friendly modifications) by undertaking accessibility modification construction works in selected areas of school and health center compounds.

The primary objectives are to:

• Demonstrate accommodations and modifications required for students with disabilities to participate fully in institutional activities
• Provide a model for the university community to practice and implement in future construction projects
• Improve usability of health, WASH, and nutrition facilities for persons with disabilities

Activity Code

Activity 1.2.3: Conduct an accessibility audit and make modifications to health, WASH, and nutrition facilities to improve usability for persons with disabilities.