Accessibility Directory on Community-based Inclusive Development

APCD/JAIF Project’s Rural Accessibility in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region

Published in 2015 by

Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability

In Collaboration with

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Royal Thai Government Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund

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Introduction

With the overall goal of contributing towards the poverty reduction of persons with disabilities in ASEAN,
the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) / Japan- ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) Project aims to create non-handicapping environments in selected target rural communities in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. In line with the principle of Community- based Inclusive Development (CBID), the creation of non-handicapping environments in these target areas is deemed to promote increased capacity and opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate actively in the social and economic life of their communities.

The project has specifically focused on rural market accessibility as a model in creating non-handicapping environments. Rural markets are the center of trade and the backbone of local economy in these target communities where producers sell their products or services and consumers buy their daily necessities. However, majority if not all of these rural markets are hardly accessible not only to persons with disabilities but also to the elderly, pregnant women, and other people with limited mobility. By ensuring that rural markets are made accessible to everyone, it is hoped that not only persons with disabilities, but all people in the community will not only have access to products and services in the market but also have the opportunity to provide their own products and services as a means to combat poverty.

Objectives of the Directory

The accessibility directory aims to provide valuable information to the local community on accessible places or services including rural markets, public establishments, and other areas which can benefit persons with disabilities and other persons in the community. This information includes but is not limited to accessible facilities in the establishments as well as photos that show the changes made to make them accessible for everyone.

The directory is also meant to raise awareness on the importance and benefits of making public places and services accessible to everyone. In the case of rural markets, making them accessible can result to an increase in the number of people buying or selling products in the market which can demonstrate positive correlations between accessibility and profitability in business.

Finally, this directory is meant to encourage owners of other rural markets as well as public and private establishments to make their facilities accessible to everyone including persons with disabilities. While there is a law on accessibility in many countries which has to be complied with but is often difficult to implement, a small but sincere gesture of making facilities accessible to everyone goes a long way in making our societies inclusive for all.

Summary of Rural Market Modifications:

Target Community/Markets Modified/Accessible Facilities:

1. Kien Svay District, Kandal, Cambodia

Phlou Thmey Market - 3 ramps at the entrance, 3 pathways, 1 toilet, 1 parking space for persons with disabilities

Wat Krao Market - 1 ramp to the market, 1 pathway to the toilet, 1 toilet

Sdao Kanleng - 1 modified entrance, 4 pathways in the market, 1 ramp pathway to toilet, 1 toilet

2. Naxaithong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

New Naxaithong Market - 1 ramp with grab bars at market entrance, 1 pathway to toilet with grab bars,
1 toilet, 1 parking space for persons with disabilities

Chong Pheay Market - 6 ramps at market entrance, 9 ramps inside market, 3 ramps going to toilet, 1 toilet,
1 parking space for persons with disabilities

Nong Sa Market - 1 modified market entrance from road, 3 ramps at market entrance, 4 ramps inside market, 1 ramp at back of market, 1 pathway going to toilet, 1 toilet

Nakhounnoy Market - 1 ramp from main road to market, 1 ramp to toilet with grab bars, 1 toilet

Houa Khoua Market - 1 modified market entrance, 2 ramps inside market, 1 pathway to toilet, 1 toilet

3. Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

Myo Ma Zay Gyi Market - 5 ramps at front entrance, 3 ramps at side entrance, 1 ramp at back entrance,
5 mini-ramps inside the market

Myauk Pine Market - 2 ramps from road to market entrance, 4 ramps at market entrance, 1 pathway from entrance to market interior, 16 mini-ramps inside the market, 1 pathway to toilet, 1 toilet

Sadanar Mon Market - 2 modified market entrance, 3 pathways inside the market

4. Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tay Dang Market - 7 ramps inside the market, 1 pathway to the toilet, 1 toilet

Nhong Market - 2 ramps inside the market, 1 pathway to the toilet, 1 toilet

Dream Market - 4 ramps inside the market, 1 pathway to the toilet, 1 toilet

Doc Tan Hong Market - 3 ramps in the market, 1 toilet platform, 1 toilet

Thuan My Market - 6 ramps in the market, 1 toilet

Rural Market Modification: APCD/JAIF Project Areas

Map of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam

Logos:

CAMBODIA

Ministry of Social Affairs Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSVY)

Disability Action Council (DAC)

LAO PDR

Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MLSW)

Lao Disabled People’s Association (LDPA)

MYANMAR

Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement (DSW, MSWRR)

VIETNAM

Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)

Phlou Thmey Market,

Kien Svay District, Kandal Province, Cambodia

3 Pathways, 3 Ramps, 1 Toilet, 1 Parking Space, 1 Free Market Space

Contact Person: Mr. Pich Phon; Tel. +855 1214917

Photos: Before and after shots of old and paved road in front of market and interior market pathways and old and new accessible toilet; photo of person with disabilities and his family selling fruits in Phlou Thmey Market

Logos: ASEAN, MOSVY, DAC, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Sdao Kanleng Market,

Sdao Kanleng Village, Dey It Commune, Kien Svay District, Kandal Province, Cambodia

4 Pathways, 1 Ramp, 1 Toilet, 1 Modified Entrance

Contact Person: Mr. Kong Punleu; Tel. +855 99868676

Photos: Before and after shots of old and new market pathways and accessible toilet; and photo of vegetable seller with disability and his family

Wat Krao Market,

Wat Krao Commune, Kien Svay District, Kandal Province, Cambodia

1 Ramp, 1 Pathway to the toilet, 1 Accessible Toilet

Contact Person: Mr. Neth Sreymon; Tel. +855 972844427

Photos: Before and after shots of market entrance, market pathways and accessible toilets

Kien Svay District Office,

National Road No. 1, Koki Village, Koki Commune, Kien Svay District, Kandal Province, Cambodia

Photos: Workers during construction of District Office building; accessible entrance at the District Office; before and after shots of Kien Svay District Office Training Hall (with and without ramps), accessible toilet in the District Office Training Hall; and ramp going to the stage inside the Training Hall

New Naxaithong Market,

Central Naxaithong Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

1 Ramp, 1 Parking Space, 1 Free Market Space, 1 Pathway, 1 Toilet

Contact person: Mr. Ongeun Sihamaya; Tel. +856 20 5556 2958

Photos: Before and after shots of old and accessible market entrance, as well as old and new public toilet; photo of parking space for persons with disabilities; photo of persons with disability selling fruits in the market

Logos: ASEAN, MLSW, LDPA, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Chong Pheay Market,

Chong Pheay Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

1 Toilet, 3 Ramps to Toilet, 6 Ramps at market space, 9 Ramps inside market, 1 Parking space

Contact Person: Mr. Bounthan Inthavong; Mobile: +856 20 22242006, +856 54883338; Email: ptg_construction@yahoo.com

Photos: Before and after shots of market entrance, pathways, and toilets

Nong Sa Market,

Nong Sa Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane

1 Toilet, 1 Pathway to toilet, 3 Ramps at market entrance, 4 Ramps inside the market, 1 Free market space, 1 Modified market entrance, 1 Ramp at back of market

Contact Person: Mrs. Boalaphan Pameung; Mobile: +856 20 55595215

Photos: Before and after shots of market entrance and pathways, pathways to toilet, and accessible toilets; photo of person with disability selling vegetables in the market

Nakhounnoy Market,

Nakhounnoy Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane

1 Toilet, 1 Ramp to toilet, 1 Ramp from main road, 1 Free market space

Contact Person: Mrs. Maikam Srithala; Mobile: +856 20 56777134

Photos: Before and after shots of market entrance, public toilets, and interior pathways of the market; photo of person with disability selling fish in the market

Houa Khoua Market,

Houa Khoua Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

1 Toilet, 1 Pathway to toilet, 1 Modified market entrance, 2 Ramps inside the market

Contact Person: Mrs. Boagat Phommachanh; Mobile: +856 20 55508640

Photos: Before and after shots of market pathways and toilets

Souksala Kumilay Health Center,

South Elai Village, Naxaithong District, Vientiane

This newly built health center provides medical services to all people in the community including persons with disabilities. The office has accessible entrance with ramps.

Contact Person: Mrs. Wankam Koonachak; Mobile: +856 20 2241 5620

Photos: Entrance of Souksala Kumilay Health Center

Myanmar

Logos: ASEAN, MSWRR, DSW, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Myo Ma Zay Gyi Market,

Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwaddy Region

3 Side entrance ramps, 1 Back entrance ramp, 5 Market entrance ramps, 5 Mini-ramps inside the market

Contact Person: Mr. Zay Ya Ohn; Mobile: +856 20 55508640; +856 30 5367493

Photos: Before and After shots of market entrances and market pathways

Myauk Pine Market,

Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

1 Toilet, 1 Pathway to toilet, 2 Ramps from road to market entrance, 4 Market entrance ramps, 1 Pathway from entrance to market interior, 16 Mini-ramps

Contact Person: Mr. Zay Ya Ohn; Mobile: +856 20 55508640; +856 30 5367493

Photos: Before and after shots of market entrances, market pathways, toilets

Logos: ASEAN, MSWRR, DSW, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Sadanar Mon Market,

Kyon Ka Twin Village, Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

2 Modified market entrances, 3 Pathways in the market

Contact Person: Mr. U Kyaw; Mobile: +856 20 55508640; +856 30 5367493

Photos: Before and after shots of market pathways

Logos: ASEAN, MSWRR, DSW, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Tay Dang Market,

Tay Dang Town, Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam

7 Ramps in the market, 1 Pathway to toilet, 1 Toilet

Contact Person: Mr. Phung Van Hoa; Mobile: +84 912867326

Photos: Before and after shots of market pathways and toilet

Logos: ASEAN, MOLISA, APCD, Royal Thai Government, JAIF

Nhong Market,

Phu Son Commune, Ba Vi District, Vietnam

2 Ramps in the market, 1 Pathway to toilet, 1 Toilet, 1 Garbage disposal area, 2 Free market spaces

Contact Person: Mr. Phung Van Dau; Mobile: +84 903206281

Photos: Before and after shots of market interior, pathways and toilet; photo of persons with disabilities providing services/products in the market

Mo (Dream) Market,

Van Thang Commune, Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam

4 Ramps inside the market, 1 Pathway to toilet, 1 Toilet

Contact Person: Mr. Thai; Mobile: +84 1657891778

Photos: Before and after photos of market interior, market ramps, toilet, market entrance and pathways

Doc Tan Hong Market,

Doc Tan Hong Commune, Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam

3 Ramps in the market, 1 Toilet platform, 1 Toilet

Contact Person: Mr. Nguyen Van Hoan; Mobile: +84 433625761

Photos: Before and after shots of market ramps and toilet

Thuan My Market,

Thuan My Commune, Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam

6 Ramps in the market, 1 Toilet

Contact Person: Mr. Nguyen Dac Thong; Mobile: +84 986380292

Photos: Before and after shots of market ramps and toilet

Ba Vi District Office,

Tay Dang Commune, Ba Vi District, Hanoi

2 Ramps at entrance

Photos: Ba Vi District Office front entrance; Ba Vi District conference room entrance with two ramps at the entrance in the left and right side of the building

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