The Inspector of Gender and Social Development in Yei urges parents to promote equal education of persons with disabilities in communities.
Apayi Zabibu tells Radio Easter that many people with disabilities are not educated because ‘some parents feel that a child who is visually impaired cannot read and write’.
Understand that all children including persons with disabilities have got the right to education, Apayi tells parents.
Give persons with disabilities employment opportunities, Apayi tells private sector authorites.
‘This will empower them financially, become independent in their families and stop begging’, she adds.
The Inspector stresses the need for development partners to continue working with the government in responding to the needs of persons with disabilities.