Working Toward a Green Light for Kosovo’s Disabled Drivers
A proposed regulation to require municipalities to designate a driving school with modified vehicles for disabled driving students was recently debated at a roundtable discussion organized by Jeto Jetën, a civil society organization (CSO) that promotes the interests of people with disabilities. Officials from the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunication, members of the Central Assembly, driving school representatives, and people with limited physical abilities were among the forty participants.
Following the event, Central Assembly Member Flora Brovina voiced her commitment to creating equal opportunities for all citizens, stating that "a truly democratic society involves the integration of all citizens: people with limited abilities, minorities, etc. As a deputy of Kosovo's Central Assembly, I strongly support this initiative."
Jeto Jeten will continue to work with Brovina and other elected officials to ensure that the regulation passes. Jeto Jetën and other CSOs throughout Kosovo have found local and central officials increasingly open to such public dialogues and CSO initiatives.
Supported through USAID's Democracy and Governance program, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) provides training and technical assistance to more than 60 CSOs in Kosovo, including Jeto Jetën, as they advocate to elected officials for improved services. With continued cooperation between civil society leaders and elected officials, Kosovo's citizens can expect to see more legislation that responds to their needs and interests.
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| “With license, please” reads the campaign tagline promoting driving instruction for the disabled |
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