British MP Urges GFD, NCPD, VSO… To involve in the rights of persons with disability

Mr. Roger Gale, a British MP has further urged the Ghana Federation of Disabled (GFD), National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPD) and the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) to involve in the rights of persons with disability, since it is part of their role in the institution.

Speaking over the weekend during his visit on the Launch of the first ever African Trade Fair and International Concert for persons with disability, he mentioned that when all organizations become involved, the rights of these people will be maintained in the country.

He pointed out that there were two priorities in the rights of the disabled persons, which included physical facilities and public attitudes.

He cited organizations and schools of the deaf which have been deprived of their rights. He said the deaf need accessible physical facilities.

“Not only the deaf, but other physically challenged citizens also needs resources and establishment of a rehabilitation centers,” he added.

He noted that some do not have places they can call their homes. “They mostly beg on the roads and sleep on pavements by the streets” he said.

With the public attitude, Mr. Gale stressed that citizens do not regard the physically challenged persons, but ignore them when they are in need. He said it has been recognized that disabled people have a huge contribution in the country.

With the celebration of the first ever African Trade Fair and International Concert for persons with disability, Advocacy Officer said the Disability network members had already set up a working committee to design a suitable theme and a detailed action plan for the celebration.