1. J AMAICA C OUNCIL FOR P ERSONS WITH D ISABILITIES 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: 1 st week in December each year

2. MISSION STATEMENT: Full inclusion and equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities in society

3. 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.

4. S TRATEGIC D IRECTION – 2011 -2016 Organizational development Policy, legal and regulatory framework Public awareness, education and training Monitoring and Evaluation Strong Stakeholder Collaboration – cross cutting theme

5. 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

6. 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

7. WORK CENTRES ELIJAH’S TRAIL PROJECT 92 Hanover Street Wicker Craft & Restoration of Antique furniture Hosts PARADOF

8. 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

9. ORGANIZATION FOCUS Prescription Bus/Taxi Fares Medical Bills

10. 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

11. 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

12. CONCLUSION JCPD presently restructuring 5 year Strategic Action Plan to be presented to Sector Partners Collaboration – key to continued development

13. CONCLUSION THANK YOU