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I wish to let you know that I share in the vision of the National
Council of Persons with Disability of creating a barrier free society
for Persons with Disabilities.
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Indeed, disability is not inability and American athlete Martina
Navratilova says, disability is a matter of perception. If you can do
just one thing well, you are needed by someone. This is why, as a
County Government, we appreciate the contribution of Persons
with Disability to the socio-economic development of our County.
Our first step was to support the establishment of the Kisii County
Persons with Disability Welfare Association, which is headed by a
president.
Through engagements with this umbrella organization, we have
supported Persons with Disability. We have established an office
within the County Government that coordinates and liaises with
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the National Council of People with Disability and other actors in
ensuring that we render services to our people.
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Disability participate in governance and facilitate
communication, we employed a sign language interpreter to
ensure government officers and those with hearing impairment
communicate without hindrance.
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I am also pleased to note that our plan to establish a Fund for
Persons With Disability has come to fruition. I believe we have now
created a framework to support persons with disability access
funds to set up and expand their enterprises hence lead
sustainable livelihoods. We hope you will use the funds to develop
yourselves and help shun the mentality of dependency and
vulnerability among PWDs.
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In our own ministry of Trade and Industry, we have a KShs.5 million
Joint Loans Board revolving fund, which gives grants for business
enhancement.
I am aware that most of our buildings are not friendly for use by
Persons with Disability. My government is working towards
establishing PWD friendly facilities within our premises and all our
towns. I also urge the business community to embrace disability
friendly buildings and facilities.
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In conclusion, I would like to urge you to take advantage of this
fund, the card printer and the establishment of the Sacco to
undertake sustainable projects together so that we can lift people
with disability from need and want to ensure a dignified life.