An Open Letter To The President, Prime Minister & All Leaders

By Ajith C. S. Perera –August 29, 2015

On behalf of the Country’s Largest Minority

It was most encouraging to read the message to the nation by the re-elected Prime Minister Wickremasinghe, after a lengthy dialogue with President Sirisena.

We commend your vision to build a new Sri Lanka in the coming sixty months, founded on the values of good governance and democracy, social justice, equality and accountability in what you hope would be a promise-keeping and NOT just promise-making era.

Dr. Ajith C. S. Perera

In writing this we represent the largest minority of citizens of Sri Lanka (the physical and sensory ability restricted persons) – nearly 20% of the population.

We appeal to you to help us help you build the ‘new’ Sri Lanka – A better Sri Lanka that will deliver on the promise of ‘Equality’ and ‘Social Justice’.

Towards an inclusive (equal) society

Irrespective of our positions and possessions, ABILITY is an asset available only temporarily to all of us. None can continue with same abilities at all times.

As such, world views and perceptions on what it means to be dis-Abled have changed rapidly to focus on enhancing equally the quality of life for all people.

Globally it is now recognized as a moral and economic duty to help make communities inclusive and liveable for everyone where everyday activities should NOT become a daunting task to accomplish.

The growing emphasis world over is that citizens should never be marginalised by attitudinal, physical or architectural barriers.

We also believe the time now is most appropriate to highlight some vital issues of national importance that we would like you to act on.

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