WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY MESSAGE
As the world brings awareness to Autism today under the theme “Empowering Autistic Voices”, the National Commission on Disability joins the voices in encouraging the Guyanese populace to provide more support and power to persons with Autism, to ensure they live a meaningful life and even pursue successful careers. BACKGROUND Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which affects the nerves and is caused by complex genetic and environmental factors that come together to change the brain’s development. This fosters a deficit in social communication and interaction, which brings about gaps between educating communities, along acceptance [...]
Message for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022
Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities Chairman - Cecil Morris ON this day, as we observe International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world”. Let us be reminded that the community of persons with disabilities (PWDs) remains a vulnerable and marginalized group within our Guyanese society, living on the fringes of our society. The plethora of issues plaguing the lives of PWDs are still present. Each year we highlight the circumstance of this marginalized group in our population with the [...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 MESSAGE
Today, as is customary, in observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let us spend a few moments reflecting on the theme for this year which is: “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world “. This 2022 global observance will be focusing on the following three thematic topics: 1. Innovation for disability inclusive development in employment (SDG8): The linkages between employment, knowledge and skills required to access employment in an innovative, rapidly changing technological landscape to all and how assistive technologies can increase accessibility to employment and be mainstreamed in [...]
NCD Comprehensive Household Survey in Region 4 (Demerara Mahaica)
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON DISABILITY NOTICE The National Commission on Disability (NCD) is conducting a comprehensive household Survey in region 4 Demerara-Mahaica. This household Survey is aimed at ascertaining the number of persons living with disabilities, their living conditions, needs, capacities, locations and contact information. Subsequently, telephone Interviews will be done to obtain additional information of PWDs in accordance with the Survey’s Instrument. The survey’s Field Verification exercise continues until June 30, 2022. The NCD is urging all Persons with Disabilities, their parents or guardians who have not yet provided Field Staff with PWDs contact information to do so before the [...]
Chairman – Mr. Cecil Morris: Message for IDPWD 2021 – Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities
Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities Chairman - Mr. Cecil Morris: Message for IDPWD 2021 ON this day, as we observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world”, let us be reminded THAT the community of persons with disabilities still remains a vulnerable and marginalized group within our Guyanese society. The plethora of issues plaguing the lives of PWDs are still present. Each year we highlight the circumstance of this marginalized group in our population with the hope of long term [...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021: Speech by: Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon Attorney-at-Law & Chair (Ag) of the National Commission on Disability
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 Speech By: Mrs. Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon Attorney-at-Law & Chair (Ag) of the National Commission on Disability “Leave no one behind – Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Guyana” Today, in observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let us spend a few moments reflecting on the theme for this year which is: “Leadership and Participation of Persons with Disabilities toward an Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable post-COVID”, which focuses on the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development in keeping with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “Leave no [...]
Minister Benn Met with Representatives of the National Commission on Disability
Honourable Robeson Benn– Minister of Home Affairs moments ago met virtually with Board members and Officers of the National Commission on Disability (NCD). The Commission was pleased to note that the Minister was au fait with the Disability Act and the Ministry’s Responsibilities in clauses (30) and (31) which highlight ‘Mobility of vehicle. Cap. 51:02 and Access to Public Transportation by Persons with Disabilities respectively’. NCD’s Chairperson (ag.) Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon underscored the importance of “Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities” in accordance with the Disability Act. “There are currently no programmes in place by the Ministry on accessibility for Persons with [...]
New Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities
Are you a person with a disability applying for Customs & Vat Exemptions? Here's what you need to do: Become a registered member of the National Commission on Disability (NCD). Its free Identify the vehicle or phone you want to buy Download and print the Tax Exemption Application form from GRA Website or Pick one up from the NCD NCD sends you to the medical specialist to certify your disability Take/Send this document (+completed application form) back to the NCD NCD prepares your package of documents Take the documents to an ASYCUDA-trained Customs Broker The Broker uploads your documents to [...]