ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES OF PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE WORK PLACES: THE CASE OF SELECTED MINISTRIES IN ADDIS ABABA.

Abstract

Examining the issues that people with physical disabilities face in particular selected ministries in Addis Ababa was the main objectives of the study. Its specific objectives were to: (1) examine the infrastructure of governmental organizations to see whether it enables people with physical disabilities to access services and live comfortably; Data collection and analysis for the study used both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Two ministries' infrastructure conditions were examined using document reviews and site visits. Additionally, information from 21 adults with physically disabilities was gathered through interviews and questionnaires. These methods were also utilized to gather information from 50 individuals DPO members, 64 civil servants without impairments, 10 directors, and 5 CEOs of the organizations. Based on the findings, the infrastructures of seventy five per cent (75%) of governmental organizations were found to be present but insufficient. Eighty five (85%) per cent of the infrastructure was difficult or impossible for individuals with physical impairments to access, whereas thirty five per cent (35%) and twenty five per cent (25%) of the infrastructure overall were in average or bad condition. The study also indicated that supporting assistive equipment were generally insufficient. As a result, it was advised that the government and other interested parties take particular care and precautions to accommodate people with physical disabilities in governmental organizations.