The County government of Nakuru has come up with key measures towards inclusivity especially on Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs).
Chief Officer for Gender, Social Services and Inclusivity Gladys Kamuren revealed this on Wednesday even as Nakuru played host to this year’s World Autism Awareness Day.
According to CO Kamuren, the County Disability Fund has continued to empower various PWDs Groups through income generating activities.
She added that the roll out towards June of this year shall be at Ward Level to enable reach to more PWDs Groups.
Meanwhile, the County has commenced an Information Management System program for PWDs.
The CO encouraged PWDs to visit Nakuru.org/assistive in-order to access the online registration form.
Upon keying in the same, one is taken to the digital form entitled County Government of Nakuru Directorate of Social services and Inclusivity assistive devices application form for persons with disabilities (PWD).
Another system is Nakuru.org/empowerment for empowerment of PWDs as well as waivers for PWDs in businesses.
Kamuren pointed out that all these are meant to enable the county reach out PWDs in a better and convenient way without them having to physically visit the offices.
“The system is to enable us reach the PWDs and assist them,” she added.
Kamuren used the moment to urge the society to shun stigma around PWDs, but rather embrace them and ensure inclusivity.
