The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation trained more than 100 directors of Special Basic Education Centers on April 5 to strengthen their skills in applying universal accessibility standards in educational infrastructure.
This initiative aims to ensure that children and adolescents with disabilities have access to safe, inclusive, and barrier-free learning environments. The effort is part of the ministry’s broader work to foster sustainable territorial development and improve social wellbeing by enhancing access to housing and basic services, according to the official website.
The workshop, titled “Universal Accessibility in Educational Infrastructure,” was held in coordination with the National Program for Educational Infrastructure (Pronied). It provided practical tools for adapting Special Basic Education Centers and Early Intervention Programs so that thousands of students can learn and develop in accessible settings. Participants included directors from special education institutions as well as officials from Pronied and Local Educational Management Units, all considered key actors for implementing improvements nationwide.
During the event at Lima’s Convention Center in San Borja district, ministry specialists presented guidelines from Regulation A.120 of the National Building Code. These guidelines cover features such as ramps, support railings, appropriate signage, elevators, accessible restrooms, and furniture—measures designed so students can move independently and participate fully.
The Ministry of Housing operates as an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch established by Law No. 27779 according to the official website. Its central headquarters are located in San Isidro, Lima; it also maintains regional Citizen Attention Centers throughout Peru to support national initiatives.
By developing policies that promote sustainable access not only to housing but also construction standards like those highlighted during this training session—and issuing norms supporting water management—the ministry works with specialized partners toward improved living conditions for all Peruvians including lower-income groups according to its official website.
