Digital Transformation for Barrier-Free Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gave important good news that will improve the quality of life of disabled people at the Barrier-Free Turkey Program held at the AK Party Congress Center. Announcing the imminent publication of a new circular to increase the accessibility of digital services, the President reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the rights of people with disabilities.
New Steps for Digital Access
President Erdoğan announced that a comprehensive circular is being prepared to make it easier for people with disabilities to access digital-based services. With this circular, it is planned to make digital platforms such as websites and mobile applications more accessible for people with disabilities. This step is of great importance for people with disabilities to be more involved in the digital age and to make their lives easier.
Emphasis on Social Awareness and Support
In the program, it was pointed out that December 3rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an important opportunity to draw attention to the problems of persons with disabilities and to raise social awareness. President Erdoğan stated that keeping the problems of disabled people on the agenda plays a key role in increasing social sensitivity. He emphasized the need to spread awareness on this issue through social projects, cultural events and campaigns.
Inspiration from our History
Erdoğan drew attention to how inclusive and advanced the services for disabled people were during the Ottoman and Seljuk periods. From health centers such as Darüşşifa to social structures where disabled people took active roles in society, he said that the legacy of history can be a guide for today. The school opened by Sultan Abdülhamid II for the disabled and the facilities provided to them were highlighted as one of the important examples of this deep-rooted approach.
Concrete Policies for Barrier-Free Turkey
President Erdoğan underlined that the services provided for the disabled under the AK Party government were not just a favor, but the delivery of long overdue rights. The 2005 Law on Persons with Disabilities and the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008 are some of the most concrete steps in this area. It was also emphasized that the implementation of the principle of accessibility makes it easier for persons with disabilities to access their rights in public and private spaces.
A Strong Bridge to the Future
The President stated that Turkey walks shoulder to shoulder with the disabled and that they have an important place in the vision of the Turkish Century. Efforts to ensure that people with disabilities play an active role in all aspects of social life aim to make the country more inclusive and equal. Digital transformation and the expansion of social rights are an integral part of this process.
In conclusion, the messages delivered at the Barrier-Free Turkey Program underlined that policies for the disabled will continue with determination and their lives will be made easier in all areas. President Erdoğan’s statements once again demonstrated Turkey’s strong stance in this area.
