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The Disability Affairs Unit The Disability Affairs Unit was established in 1999 and serves as a resource and referral centre for information pertaining to disability matters. The unit coordinates and monitors the implementation of the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities. Mission: To advocate for the rights, protection and equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities living in Trinidad and Tobago by monitoring and coordinating the implementation of the National Policy of Persons with Disabilities. Vision: To become the lead monitoring agency for ensuring that persons with disabilities live full productive lives, uninhibited by societal constraints. Core Roles and Functions: - To co-ordinate and monitor implementation of the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities; - To provide technical support and referrals for persons with disabilities, their families and all other persons interested in learning about disabilities; - To evaluate requests for assistance from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and individuals; - To network with pertinent NGOs, mass media and international organizations to collect information and increase public awareness of issues pertaining to persons with disabilities; Achievements International Day of Persons with Disabilities The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is commemorated each year. In fiscal 2010, a more sustained approach to the day was achieved through the coordination of a 'Disability Awareness Week' from December 3 - 10, 2010. The theme was "Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond". This initiative was undertaken in collaboration with twenty nine (29) NGOs. The Unit in collaboration with the NGO community hosted a concert displaying the talents of persons with disabilities. An Award Ceremony was also conducted at the launch of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2010 at the Learning Resource Centre in Couva, honouring persons committed to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The NGOs also hosted various events such as: Open Days, Information Booths, Workshops and Public Awareness sessions at schools and malls, as well as Concerts and a Walk-a-thon. This coordinated effort served to achieve networking with NGOs, strengthen alliances in this area and increase public awareness regarding persons with disabilities. Financial Assistance to NGOs A total of $96,727.00 was disbursed to seven (7) Non-Governmental Organizations to assist with various activities. The National Policy on Persons with Disabilities The Division continued to pursue the co-ordination and monitoring of The National Policy on Persons with Disabilities, which represents an integrated and holistic set of recommendations essential to achieving the full inclusion of persons with disabilities living in Trinidad and Tobago. The Policy together with its Action Plan was officially launched in June, 2006 and is scheduled to be implemented over short, medium and long term intervals. Sensitization Workshops One (1) stakeholder sensitization workshop was held on May 26th 2010 at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business and was attended by thirty eight (38) persons. The workshop was aimed at sensitising, encouraging and reminding various stakeholders of their respective roles in promoting a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. In particular, emphasis was placed on the themes access to: - Physical infrastructure and transport - Sport and recreation - Information and communication - Education - Employment - Housing - Legislation Public Awareness Advertisements were published in the daily newspapers and aired on radio stations to increase public awareness about the National Policy, services available to persons with disabilities, types of disabilities and challenges faced by persons with disabilities. Stakeholder Sensitization Formal discussions continued to be held with implementing Ministries, Regional Corporations and Tertiary Education Institutions to pursue implementation of the Policy. Launch of the Personal Assistants Training Programme (PATP) The Personal Assistants Training Programme (PATP) for persons with disabilities was officially launched in June 2006. The programme was designed to provide a pool of trained attendants who would offer support services to persons with disabilities, so that such persons could enjoy a greater degree of autonomy and independent living. The programme is delivered by SERVOL on behalf of the Ministry of the People and Social Development and comprises classroom and practical training as well as on the job training over a 15-month period. For the period 2009/2010 the following developments regarding the PATP have occurred: Discussions with SERVOL have continued, regarding the management of the Programme. - Training was completed and twenty one (21) Personal Assistants have been placed in various primary and secondary schools. - The T&T Occupational Therapy Association, the Physiotherapy Association, UWI and Ministry of Education worked on the development of a Policies and Procedures Manual. Standardization of Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language The Sign Language Dictionary which is expected to create consistency and uniformity in the use of locally created signs was completed in September 2010 and handed over to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of the People and Social Development intends to follow up with the Ministry of Education regarding the approval of the Sign Language Dictionary as a text book. The Dictionary was also distributed to the members of the Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language Committee. Public Awareness Access Newsletter The quarterly newsletter 'Access' continues to be published which focuses on updates of the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities and other disability issues. Two (2) newsletters were published during fiscal period October 2009 – September 2010. Disability Awareness Week Advertisements Three (3) newspaper advertisements were published in the Newsday and Express to highlight the activities for Disability Awareness Week 2010. In addition, four (4) articles were published in the Newsday and Express aimed at educating the public on various disability issues. General Advertisements Six (6) radio advertisements were aired on i95.5 over a one week period (approximately 24 spots) aimed at highlighting the Policy, challenges faced by persons with disabilities and recommendations for a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities. Communicating with Persons with Disabilities Two (2) sensitization training sessions were held with staff of the Ministry of the People and Social Development of the North/East and South/Central Offices to increase awareness, and to improve communication between the non-disabled community and persons with disabilities. Twenty-eight (28) officers from twenty (20) departments of the North/East Division of the Ministry of the People and Social Development completed the training programme and twenty-three (23) officers from nine (9) departments of the South/Central Division of the Ministry also completed the training programme. Access T&T Access T&T, a publication of the Disability Affairs Unit, Ministry of the People and Social Development, was launched on 23rd July, 2010. This book is an initiative designed to increase awareness and participation of the disabled community. It serves to act as a guide and provide a wealth of practical and relevant information on accessible places in Trinidad and Tobago that provide entertainment and recreation. It also includes categories such as hotels, guest houses, sporting and recreational facilities, shopping malls, entertainment centres and restaurants. Access T&T has been circulated to relevant government and stakeholder agencies.
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U Sarajevu danas šetnja „ Pokušaj biti JA “ // Novosti // Nema komentara Federalno ministarstvo rada i socijalne politike u suradnji s organizacijama osoba s invaliditetom FBiH, povodom 3. decembra, Međunarodnog dana osoba s invaliditetom, danas organizira šetnju kroz grad pod nazivom “Pokušaj biti JA”. Federalni ministar rada i socijalne politike Vjekoslav Čamber, s drugim kolegama i osobama s invaliditetom proći će kroz grad u “invalidskim kolicima”, s povezom na očima i na taj način pokazati razumijevanje prema problemu invaliditeta i mobilizirati podršku dignitetu, pravima i dobrobiti osoba s invaliditetom. Šetnja počinje ispred Katedrale u Sarajevu (Trg fra Grge Martića 2) u 12.30 sati, a završava se oko 13.30 sati ispred zgrade institucija BiH (Trg BiH 1). Povodom Međunarodnog dana osoba s invaliditetom, Federalno ministarstvo rada i socijalne politike organizirat će u 14 sati prijem za osobe s invaliditetom i organizacije civilnog društva koje pružaju podršku i zagovaraju prava osoba s invaliditetom. Glavna skupština Ujedinjenih naroda, u novembru 1992. godine, usvojila je rezoluciju da 3. decembar svake godine bude Međunarodni dan osoba s invaliditetom. Osnovni cilj obilježavanja Međunarodnog dana osoba s invaliditetom je poboljšanje kvalitete života osoba s invaliditetom kroz poticanje međusobne suradnje i stvaranje partnerstva među postojećim udruženjima osoba s invaliditetom, te na taj način ublažavanje posljedica socijalne isključenosti, kao i senzibilizacija javnosti na prisutnost osoba s invaliditetom u zajednici i probleme s kojima se svakodnevno susreću, ali s naglaskom na mogućnosti kojima raspolažu. Manjine.ba