persons with disabilities
Coverage of persons with disabilities in the Nexus archive.
- Liberia: National Commission On Disabilities Launches Week-Long Leadership Training to Strengthen Capacity of Persons With Disabilities Across Liberia
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) in Liberia has launched a six-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop to strengthen the leadership capacity of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPWDs) and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) nationwide.
- Kerala to launch 24x7 helpline for senior citizens
Kerala is launching a 24x7 helpline for senior citizens and will establish district ageing cells. The state also plans to introduce welfare measures for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
- T.N. govt. to expand Thayumanavar scheme to benefit more elderly citizens, persons with disabilities
The Tamil Nadu government plans to expand the Thayumanavar scheme to include more elderly citizens and persons with disabilities, with a proposed reduction of the eligibility age from 70 to 60.
- Telangana launches e-autos to strengthen welfare services for persons with disabilities at 14 neighborhood centers
Telangana has introduced e-autos to enhance welfare services for persons with disabilities at 14 neighborhood centers. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and support for this community through electric vehicle-based services.