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The Premju Socjetà Gusta – Fair Society Award, for those who support the disabled, was officially launched today by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of the Disabled and Active Ageing Justyne Caruana, at a news conference held at the NGOs Centre in Xewkija, Gozo.
This award will be presented in three categories. These are: ·
Special Award for Commitment to the Disability Sector
Prize to that person or organisation that has made a mark in this field
Award for Direct Action and Activism of Persons with Disability
Dr Caruana said that this new initiative is showing the Government’s appreciation and recognition to the people who have, and continually give, a valuable and significant contribution in the sector, through which they are making a difference in the lives of many people.
She said that this award will be granted after being selected by an independent panel which will be appointed for this purpose.
She said that these Awards will be presented during Disability Week which takes place in December, and therefore there will be a strong collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disability.
For more information on these awards please see the website or send an email to socjetagustaward.mfss@gov.mt.
The Parliamentary Secretary said that this initiative was launched in Gozo with the aim of sending a clear message that the field of Disability in Gozo will ultimately, be given the importance it deserves.
Also mentioned was the fact that some of the services available to the disabled, which had not been offered in Gozo, will start in a few months. Dr Caruana also pointed that an expression of interest is expected to be issued next Friday to have the first Residential Home for Persons with Disability in Gozo.
She concluded by stating that the time had come to and end when the National Policy is not feasible in Gozo, so that now Gozitans with disability and their relatives should be given the same assistance as the rest of the country.
