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JAMAICA COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES GOVERNMENT AGENCY:Ministry of Labour and Social Security Organization started in 1973
OUR GOAL:Equality opportunity between persons with disabilities and others.
DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK:1st week in December each year
MISSION STATEMENT:
Full inclusion and equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities in society
VISION STATEMENT
JCPD is the agency that ensures, promotes and protects the rights of persons with disabilities in accordance with National policies, plans and programmes, within the legislative framework. It facilitates the educational, economic and social development of persons with disabilities in Jamaica in a collaborative and participatory atmosphere, through counseling, training, public education and the provision of other relevant services.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION – 2011 -2016
Organizational development Policy, legal and regulatory framework Public awareness, education and training Monitoring and Evaluation
Strong Stakeholder Collaboration – cross cutting theme
ORGANIZATION’S FOCUS :
Identifying and registering persons with disabilities in Jamaica.From birth to 59 years
Early detection, diagnosis and intervention via ESPBirth to 6 years
Vocational training, placement in open or sheltered employment
Counselling
Follow up
Ensure the circulation and acceptance of the National Policy , National Disability Bill & the UNCRPD
WORK CENTRES
GUIDANCE AND TRAINING CENTRE IN RAE TOWN. Woodwork Food Preparation Office Assistant
PARADISE PRINTS
95 Hanover Street. Batik & Tye Dye Sewing
WOODSIDE WORKSHOP & BAKERY
May Pen, Clarendon Bakery
WORK CENTRES
ELIJAH’S TRAIL PROJECT
92 Hanover Street Wicker Craft & Restoration of Antique furniture Hosts PARADOF
ORGANIZATION FOCUS
GENERAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROVIDED Income Tax Exemption NHT Benefits Identification Cards Hostel for Girls
OTHER Rehabilitation/Self help Grant Economic Empowerment Grant School Fees/Books Etc. Scholarship – Margaret Moody Bequest Aids and Appliances Food packages
ORGANIZATION FOCUS
Prescription Bus/Taxi Fares Medical Bills
REFERRAL SERVICES
To NIS for PATH ProgrammeTo other NGO’S
Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (School of Hope)
Salvation Army School for The Blind
Jamaica Society for The Blind
Abilities Foundation
REFERRAL SERVICES
Jamaica Association for The Deaf
Rural Services For Children with Disabilities
Child Learning Centre & MICO CARE CENTRE
Clarendon Group for the Disabled
Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
CONCLUSION
JCPD presently restructuring
5 year Strategic Action Plan to be presented to Sector Partners
Collaboration – key to continued development
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU
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