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By Halshane Burke
Persons are being advised to use the correct specifications when building wheelchair ramps as part of Labour Day activities today.
The building of wheelchair ramps at public and private-sector institutions is one of the national areas of focus today.
Labour Day activities are being conducted under the theme Ramp Up Di Access… Show That You Care, with emphasis on people with 'disabilities, the elderly and the vulnerable'.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister Olivia Grange emphasized that persons must seek building specifications from the relevant authorities before undertaking the installation of wheelchair ramps.
Ms. Grange said the specifications for constructing ramps at public buildings can be obtained from the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, while those for schools are available at the Ministry of Education.
The Institute of Jamaica in downtown Kingston is the National Labour Day Project.
Activities will focus on the building of a ramp and preparations for the installation of an elevator to enhance access to the institute's cultural and heritage resources.
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