Today is International Day of People with Disabilities and this year the event is being observed under the theme ‘Together for a better world for all including persons with disabilities in development.’
According to a release from the National Commission on Disability (NCD), the day, which is observed by approximately 50,000 Guyanese who live with a disability, reminds the populace to be inclusive in its planning for the development of the country’s future and to work together towards an improved life for everyone.
International Day of People with Disabilities was celebrated last year by the signing of the Persons with Disability Act, which enshrines the rights and freedoms of approximately 7% of the population in Guyanese law.
Beverly Pile of the NCD was quoted as saying that, “Every Guyanese has a significant role in the implementation of the Persons with Disability Act. Let us use the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to reflect on the rights in the legislation and think about what you can do and to make sure that we are working together for a better world.”
This year the NCD calls on members of the public to recall one’s role in the implementation of the legislation and to ensure that everyone works for and alongside persons with disabilities to achieve inclusive, sustainable and equitable development in Guyana. This is being done in order to attain “Together a Better World for All,” the release stated.
