Lotus Pond SSR Botanical Garden The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, often lovingly referred to by its original French name, Le Jardin des Pamplemousses, holds the prestigious title of being the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Its origins trace back to 1735 when Mahé de La Bourdonnais established a vegetable garden on the … Continue reading Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden: A Tropical Masterpiece – Accessibility Review
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Fighting inequality for a resilient future (UN tagline)
"This year's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction sheds light on the strong link between disasters and inequality. Disasters and inequality are intertwined, with each amplifying the other's impact. Unequal access to resources exposes the most vulnerable to disaster risks, while disasters deepen inequalities and push the at-risk even further into poverty. 🌍💔🤝 The UN … Continue reading Fighting inequality for a resilient future (UN tagline)
MauBank Mauritius: Aiming for Accessibility and Inclusion
In an era where inclusion and accessibility are paramount, businesses across the globe are making concerted efforts to ensure that their services cater to all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities. In Mauritius, MauBank, located in the heart of Place D'armes, has been making strides in this direction. During a recent visit to their branch, … Continue reading MauBank Mauritius: Aiming for Accessibility and Inclusion
Disability – Appropriate wordings & terminologies
Using acceptable terminology to talk about disability is not merely about being ‘politically correct’ – it is about removing barriers, changing assumptions and creating an inclusive environment that welcomes all. Above all we are engaging into positive reinforcement and developing and environment where every person feels at ease and composed. General Inclusive Terminology Some tips … Continue reading Disability – Appropriate wordings & terminologies
Insights – World Down Syndrome Day 2023
21.03.2023 World Down Syndrome Day Valid change occurs where there's the will to Inculcate fairness with each and every parties are adequately represented. Disability be it Downsyndrome or other different disabilities, has never been a hassle if adequate legal and infrastructural provisions are made with multiple possibilities. Down Syndrome is a genetic occurrence caused by … Continue reading Insights – World Down Syndrome Day 2023
MetroExpress – a bid to be more accessible and inclusive ?
The Metro Express Ltd is a light rail public transport system in Mauritius. It has been in operation for over the last couple of years. As one of the newest institutions which falls under the state, the public expects it to meet certain pre set standards. One of which remains its accessibility and how far … Continue reading MetroExpress – a bid to be more accessible and inclusive ?
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