"The provision of the wheelchairs would therefore address some challenges (for the disabled) such as integration into society as well as access to health and basic services and fill other gaps. We cannot talk about inclusivity if we do not empower people, at the grassroots level."
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Saara Kuugongelwa (2021) cited in: "Modern wheelchairs enables mobility, accessibility to disabled in Namibia" in China.org.cn, 20 December 2021.
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