A job offer is not enough without accessible transport

Suk Raj Sherpa described being unable to accept a job because suitable accommodation and transport were unavailable. He called for disability-awareness training for public transport drivers. “A better future is possible if we work together,” he said. Local official Pema Zangmo said the training had strengthened her confidence to advocate for accessibility budgets. [1]

An earlier review identifies gaps beyond the capital

A parliamentary committee’s June 2024 review found that most districts outside Thimphu lacked affordable public transport. It also observed that accessibility initiatives often depended on individual leaders, without central planning and budget allocations. In Dagana, some officials had moved offices downstairs to make visits easier. [2]

A later account describes hospital improvements

In May 2026, UNDP representative Mohammad Younus reported that the district hospital had redesigned facilities with ramps, handrails, accessible washrooms, signage and tactile features. He linked the work to cooperation among the disability organisation, government, local authorities, the hospital and UNDP.