Disability Services

The assistant director for Disability under the Department, Here Aihi, said this is being progressed with support from partners like World Vision and relevant national government agencies.

Speaking after a recent three-day New Guinea Islands regional Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) in Kokopo, Aihi said this partnership is being implemented through the Real Inclusion Disability Engagement (RIDE) project that is funded by World Vision.

Under the Agreement, the Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority will pay K100,000 to Callan Services annually to employ four full time staff to be based in each LLG in the district to provide assistance and services to the People Living With Disability population.

Under the MoA, each year the District guarantees K100,000 to continue the services, subject to satisfactory performance by Callan Services. 

Mr Maru said the disabled population of Yangoru Saussia deserve support and services just like the able population.