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Distribution of assistive aids to orientation and mobility beneficiaries.
On May 8th, 2024, the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under the of the Special Humanitarian Project, (funded by the Church), distributed assistive and mobility…
UNICEF YOUTH PRE-CONSULTATION
On Thursday, April 11th, 2024, GCOPD in collaboration with the Office of the Resident Coordinator, The Guyana National Youth Council, and the Guyana Youth Environment Network with over 40 youths present. The SIDS CYAS represents a groundbreaking opportunity for young…
SPECIAL HUMANITARIAN PROJECT LAUNCH
Sponsor: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Speakers: Ganesh Singh – GCOPD Programme Manager Rosemarie Ramitt – GCOPD Programme Officer Lata Devie Jagmohan – GCOPD Representative Keon Cheong – ACEO for SEN – Ministry of Education Colin Caesar –…
EHNANCING SPECIAL EDUCATION: WORKSHOP ENCOURAGES OFFICERS TO IMPROVE BLIND EDUCATION IN GUYANA
The Ministry of Education – Guyana’s Special Education Needs Sector recently held a significant workshop back in early March aimed at enhancing the education of visually impaired children across the nation. Held at the CPCE Conference room, the workshop gathered…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024 CAMPAIGN
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, GCOPD collaborated with Embers Ignite Inc. to conduct a Social Media Campaign to spotlight the achievements and resilience of women with disabilities. The social media campaign entailed the personal and professional achievements of…
Debunking Myths: What You Need to Know About Blindness/ Visual Impairment
Hey there, readers! It’s Blindness Awareness Month 2024, so in observance we’ve decided to debunk some common myths about blindness/ visual impairment. While many of us may think we understand what it means to be blind, there are a lot…