An organization that advocates on the behalf of children with disabilities in Dominica has said these types of children must be given more public attention.
Vice President of the Association of Parents Advocating for the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Society, Emile Lancelot, has said the organization is concerned about the plight of children with disabilities and is working to bring about improvement in their conditions.
Today, December 03, 2012 is being observed as International Day of Persons Living with Disabilities.
According to Lancelot children with disabilities in Dominica do not have enough access to public buildings and generally to the physical environment.
“During the past few years we have taken on a child find survey, to determine the number of children with disabilities and their geographical location. The organization has also provided some level of training for parents interested in caring for children with disabilities,” he said.
The organization is currently looking forward to the construction or a respite center in Portsmouth to accommodate over 30 children with severe disabilities.
It is hoped that work on the project will commence during the first half of 2013.
I could not agree more, the situation is a lot more challenging in the rural areas. the association is therefore encouraged to focus their attention there also.
talk, talk and more talk. Let me see some action.
what exactly do you consider talk talk and more talk. The respite centre is indeed being scheduled to commence work in 2013. The land is allocated and the building plan is awaiting approval. Show some support instead of negative comments. Visit DADPinc or Like DominicaPacis on facebook. Send some sponsorship and help sensitize the public.
Tell that to your Government, they should be the example!