Disabled People’s Network to benefit from much-needed assistance
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, meeting with members of the Disabled People’s Network, on Wednesday
Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, meeting with members of the Disabled People’s Network, on Wednesday

AHEAD of the operationalisation of plans to offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to persons with disabilities in Guyana, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, on Wednesday, met with representatives of the Disabled People’s Network (DPN) to discuss issues facing persons with disabilities.
Among the members of the 68-member group who met with the minister were Treasurer/Coordinator of DPN, Praimnauth Sukhdeo and Vice-Chairman, Bhoj Seeram.
The group raised several concerns with Minister Persaud, who subsequently committed to assisting in the best way she could.
Minister Persaud also committed to helping the group with funding for food, and transportation to their monthly meetings.
Further, she listened to concerns and complaints about access to work projects, among other issues, persons with disabilities face, and assisted them with food hampers.

Additionally, Minister Persaud committed to helping them with accessing training programmes.
“They will be part of the larger training programme that we have planned for persons with disabilities,” she said, adding: “These training programmes are quite extensive and will allow persons not only personal development, but a chance to be employed or start their own business.”
According to Dr. Persaud, the ministry is currently in the process of fine-tuning the programmes and they are expected to be rolled out towards the end of this month.
Sukhdeo said he is looking forward to more interactions with Minister Persaud, and stated that the meeting with the minister was excellent and surpassed his expectations.
The DPN has several members who are shut-ins, and unable to actively participate in the group because of the coronavirus pandemic. At the moment, about 20 members are active.

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