Progress

In response to these recommendations, the UN team has made notable strides in improving accessibility. This includes staff training to enhance understanding of disability, and the provision of accessible parking. Consistent handrails have been installed to ensure safety, and a recommendation to replace doors in the UN’s main office with sliding mechanisms for improved accessibility is under consideration.

Date	Before	After	Remarks
June 2022	Issues in staff interactions with persons with disabilities demonstrated the need for improved training.		The UN Team responded to this recommendation with dedicated training sessions..
			Accessible parking has been installed in order to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.
August 2022			Uninterrupted handrailing has been installed in stairways at the UN’s main office.
November 2022			A recommendation to install sliding doors that are more accessible for wheelchair users is being considered.