Transcript Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities

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
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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 ESP
Birth 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.
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Woodwork
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Food Preparation
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Office Assistant
PARADISE PRINTS
95 Hanover Street.
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Batik & Tye Dye
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Sewing
WOODSIDE WORKSHOP & BAKERY
May Pen, Clarendon
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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
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Prescription
Bus/Taxi Fares
Medical Bills
REFERRAL SERVICES
To NIS for PATH Programme
To 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
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JCPD presently restructuring
5 year Strategic Action Plan to be presented to
Sector Partners
Collaboration – key to continued development
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU