Arecibo adds Braille signage across municipal offices to strengthen accessibility

By THE STAR STAFF

The municipality of Arecibo has begun installing Braille signage throughout its public offices as part of a broader effort to make local government facilities more accessible to residents who are blind or have low vision, Mayor Carlos R. Ramírez Irizarry announced Sunday.

Ramírez Irizarry said the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to building a more inclusive public service environment. The new signs will allow visually impaired residents to identify offices and service areas independently, improving navigation inside municipal buildings and supporting safer, more efficient access to services.

“This initiative will allow people who are blind or have visual disabilities to identify offices and service areas autonomously, facilitating their orientation within our facilities and promoting agile, safe and dignified access to municipal services,” the mayor said. 

Ramírez Irizarry visited the installation process alongside Jesús Rosario Cruz, a messenger in the General Services division.

Municipal officials described the project as a significant step toward eliminating barriers and fostering a culture of inclusion in government spaces. The addition of Braille signage, they noted, ensures that all residents can exercise their right to public services on equal terms.

“A truly inclusive city is one that thinks of all people from the very beginning,” Ramírez Irizarry added. “Installing Braille signage is more than an infrastructure improvement; it is an expression of respect, sensitivity and our commitment to guaranteeing equal access to municipal services.”