SUB-PROGRAMME: SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 

Purpose of the Programme:

The purpose of the program is to render holistic integrated services to the most vulnerable groups in society through a basket services i.e. Therapeutic and developmental programs, rehabilitation, advocacy and care and protection programs.

 

Strategic Goal:

To protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

 

Strategic Objective:

Mainstreaming of social development services to people with disabilities.

 

Sub-programme Description:

Design and implement integrated programmes and provide services that facilitate the promotion of the well-being and the socio-economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.

 

The main purpose of the sub- programme is to institutionalize service at residential care facilities and prioritise workshops to meet the service needs of people with disabilities. The mainstreaming of service to people with disabilities through advocacy, awareness, training of parents and caregivers with a focus on albinism, parenting skills, autism.

 

The mainstreaming of services to people with disabilities is planned throughout the financial year to mobilize people with disabilities to access services provided by the Department and the NGO’s. The financial resource allocation is provided from the transfer budget (Non-profit Organizations, residential care facilities and protective workshops), whilst awareness, advocacy monitoring of services is funded through the Goods and services budget.