The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Enugu State chapter, has expressed concern over the absence of a Disability Commission in the State. The group made the concern in a communiqué issued after its 2-day capacity workshop for Disability Rights Advocates in Enugu. The communiqué was signed by Barr.
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD , Enugu State chapter, has expressed concern over the absence of a Disability Commission in the State. The group made the concern in a communiqué issued after its 2-day capacity workshop for Disability Rights Advocates in Enugu . The communiqué was signed by Barr. Catherine Edeh, Executive Director , Mrs. Chidimma Anyaoha , Mr. Onyebuchi Mba and presented by the programme coordinator, Mr. Edward Ogenyi.
They further narrated the ordeal of persons with disabilities, especially the deaf, the blind and the physically challenged while seeking access to healthcare services. They rued lack of Disability Support Desks and Sign Language Interpreters in healthcare facilities in the state.
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