The Ministry of Health & Human Services in collaboration with the Department of Special Needs joins the rest of the world on Tuesday 3rd December 2014 in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme, “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE PROMISE OF TECHNOLOGY”.
This year the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on the role of technology in:
– Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Responses
– Creating Enabling Working Environments
– Disability-Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons (IDPD) was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
The” promise of technology” includes the benefits and impact of assistive technology, accessible information and communications technology, technological adaptations and other policy and programmatic measures to improve the well-being and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and development.
The 2014 commemoration of IDPD will work to harness the power of technology to promote inclusion and accessibility to help realize the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society and shape the future of sustainable development for all!
The following activities are planned for the occasion:
South Caicos
Wesley Memorial Church will host a Cottage Meeting at the Wellness Center, 3rd December, 2014
Grand Turk
5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Wellness Center, 8th December, 2014
Providenciales
December 3rd 2014, Staff and students of the SNAP Center will spent the day at Oseta Jolly Primary School, interacting with students and teacher alike, bringing awareness to disabilities, but most of all their abilities.
December 5th 2014, Open House at SNAP, students’ work on display 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presentation of Equipment & Supplies to SNAP Center for the Home Economics Program and a security system by Provo Roadrunners & Scotia Bank (Providenciales) Social Group.
December 13th 2014, Training sessions with SNAP PTA , Dealing with Behavioral and Emotional Problem in the Classroom and the Home and Fine Motor and Motor Development.
