PWD’s ASSESSMENT DAY TERIK WARD
80 people living with disabilities in Terik Ward Aldai Sub County have been assessed in bid o establish the nature of their disabilities and enable the County the Government to plan the for their welfare .
The rigorous exercise involved Health workers, VSOS ,Social welfare officers and Sub County
officers , whose agenda was to assist the PWDS through a procedural exercise up to examination
by the health officers.
‘’Disability in our society is a great concern , Nandi community are very reserved and
most people have not yet comprehended what Disability is.
Most families still hide their disabled children from the public and act which is retrogressive since it prevents them from accessing any assistance.
Chief Officer Social Welfare Phillip Towet said his Department have taken into considerations the statistical assessment of all PWDS in all the 30 wards.
The National Council for persons living with Disabilities is mandated to formulate and implement
policies that are geared towards mainstreaming persons with Disabilities into National economy
and builds up an enabling environment for persons living with Disability to operate effectively and
efficiently.