The Parliamentary Secretariat for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing will be launching the National Disability Strategy for public consultation in the coming days.
During this period, two consultation sessions will be organised, one at Le Meridien Hotel Ballroom, and one at the Ghajnsielem Learning Hub in Gozo.
The Strategic Plan is being drafted after publishing the National Disability Policy, so as to implement the measures present in this policy via inter ministerial collaboration.
4th May: Le Meridien – St Julians, Malta
7th May: Ghajnsielem Learning Hub – Gozo
A draft agenda is shown below:
09:00- Registration
09:35 -Opening Speech- Parliamentary Secretary Justyne Caruana
09:40 – Feature – Why is a National Strategy needed?
09:45 – The Writing Up of the National Disability Strategy – Manwel Darmanin (Focal Point Manager – UNCRPD)
10:15 – Key Principles and Objectives of the Strategy – Feature
10:20 – Strategy Objectives & Implementation (The 13 Objectives and Implementation Process) – Dr Andrew Azzopardi
10:50 – Coffee Break
11:10 – Workshops
Accessibility and Access to Information
Education Research and Employment
Family of Persons with Disability and Health
Right to a Dignified Life, Legislation and Access to Justice
Culture Sports, Arts, Leisure, Sexuality and Parenthood
Independent Living, Community Living, Rehabilitation Centers and Residential Settings
12:30 – Detailed Resume Presented from Each workshop Chairman
13:00 – Concluding Remarks – Parliamentary Secretary Justyne Caruana
In order to register for the event, please send an email to activeageing@gov.mt [1] with your Name, Surname, ID Number, Contact Number and e-mail address or call on 2590 3175.
The National Disability Strategy will be online in the coming days.