Malawi's Long Way to Making Buildings Accessible

Lilongwe — As he "walks" into one of the banks in Lilongwe, Burton Chisale whispers something under his breath. He hails the designers of the building for making the entrance usable even to people with disabilities like him.

Chisale has a disability that affects both his legs and he cannot make any movement without using his hands, and neither can he stand upright.

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