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