ABOUT US
About the National Commission on Disability
Working to influence policy, strengthen enforcement of disability rights laws, and serve as a major source of information on disability issues in Guyana.
1997
Established on December 10
2010
Legally defined by the Act
12
Members appointed by Cabinet
Equal rights, equal opportunity, accessibility, and full participation for persons with disabilities.
BACKGROUND
Established to promote and protect disability rights in Guyana.
Guyana’s National Commission on Disability (NCD) is a semi-autonomous Presidential Commission that was established on December 10, 1997. Since that time, the role of the Commission has been more formally and legally defined in the Persons with Disability Act of 2010.
The work of the NCD is guided by the Constitution of Guyana, the Persons with Disabilities Act (2010), relevant international conventions and agreements, as well as the national development agenda and priorities of the Government.
Institutional role
Semi-autonomous Presidential Commission
Legal context
A rights-focused society
A society where persons with disabilities enjoy their rights and are able to lead full and productive lives.
Influence, enforce, inform
To influence policy changes and enforcement of laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities, and to be the major source of information on disability issues in Guyana.
COMMISSION REPRESENTATION
Members appointed by Cabinet represent public, private, and disability-focused stakeholders.
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Human Services and Social Security
- Ministry of Labour
- Guyana Human Rights Association
- Organized Labour
- Disabled Peoples' Organizations
- People with Disabilities
- The Private Sector
- An Experienced Caregiver
MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS
Helping ensure rights, access, and equal opportunity.
The Commission’s functions span advocacy, policy advice, programme implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
1
Promote & Protect
Promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
2
Advise Government
Advise the government on all issues and policies relating to persons with disabilities.
3
Equalize Opportunities
Develop and implement programmes that ensure equalization of opportunities under the Persons with Disabilities Act.
4
Monitor the Act
Monitor the implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act.
5
Review & Evaluate
Review and evaluate programmes to ensure effectiveness and continued relevance.
Disability rights are everyone’s responsibility.
NCD supports a Guyanese society where persons with disabilities can enjoy their rights and lead full, productive lives.