Realisation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

By: Simone Poole

Structure of PresentationCairo Frame work in relation to disability

Disability achievements in Guyana - Enactment of the Disability Act, 2010 - National Commission on Disability

(NCD)

Challenges faced by PWDs

Recommendations

Cairo Frame work in relation to Disability

ObjectiveTo ensure the realisation of the rights of all

PWDs participation in all aspects of social, economic and cultural life.

ActionGovernment at all levels should promote

mechanisms ensuring the realisation of PWDs and reinforcing their capabilities of integration.

Achievements Passing of the Guyana Persons with Disability Act, 2010 - Education - Employment - Health - Accessibility - Sports & Recreation - Political - Independent Living

• National Commission on Disability (NCD): - Policy/advisory body to the government on

issues of PWD - Board of 12 Commissioners representing

various sectors of society - Promote & protect the rights of PWDs

 

NCD- Strategies Development of a new Strategic PlanSensitization of the nation on content

of the ActDevelopment of Data Base for PWDMonitoring of compliance with the Act Building capacity of DPO/DPN Advocacy /Policy Negotiation Referral System

:Health (Rehabilitation)

Specialized services (PT, OT, SLT &Audiology)

Training of rehabilitation assistants & audiology practitioner, UG Degree programme in Rehab

Availability of assistive devices

In 2013 MOH began pilot project CBR as a national strategy

Pilot programme of screening for early identification and rehabilitation

EducationDraft Special Needs Policy:

- Teacher to pupil ratio

- Career path for special needs teachers

- Special Needs training compulsory at CPCE

- Alternative format of information

Challenges of PWDsNCD not present in all regions Disability issues not a priority in national

strategy plan Education: policy is still in draftHealth initiatives not fully specialised Public transportation inaccessibleLimited alternative formats of information for

the blind, deaf Inaccessible environment (public & private

building, road ways etc.)

Recommendations

Implementation of the Disability Act 2010 so as to address the needs of the population of persons with disabilities.

PWDs being registered with NCD

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