In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, political reforms have recently opened doors for outsiders to enter the parliament, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape. Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, highlighted this change after touring the capital with its mayor to assess accessibility last year. The experience underscored for her how much Mongolia's politics have evolved.

However, Otgon also expressed a sentiment shared by some, stating that the "people in power seemed too far to reach," reflecting ongoing challenges in political engagement and accessibility.

While reforms have created new opportunities, there is now a push to tighten political rules, indicating a complex dynamic between opening political space and reinforcing traditional party politics.

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