The National Council of Persons with Disabilities marked the International Day for Persons with Disabilities by launching three essential items, prepared to assist persons with disabilities.
The National Directory and Information on Disability services in Fiji, the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPD) website and Dignity kits were launched at the National Council for Persons with Disabilities complex yesterday.
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa said the three crucial items will enhance access to services for Fijians living with disabilities and make Fiji a more inclusive one.
She said the launch marks the collaboration between organisation for persons with disabilities and government stakeholders in raising awareness on issues affecting people with disabilities.
“This is the collaboration between Organizations for Persons with Disabilities and government stakeholders in raising awareness on issues in alignment with the theme, “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World” particular emphasis on the distinctive services that each Organisation for Persons with Disabilities (OPD) provides to Fijians, in ensuring that no one is left behind.”
