By Augustine Mumbere,
Kasese Municipality in conjugation with Kasese District Local Government is to host the National day of Persons with Disabilities for Kasese district on 30th of this month, Mr. Peter Baluku, the chairperson for Kasese District Association of Persons with Disabilities-KADUPEDI has announced.
Addressing the media at KADUPEDI offices in Kasese town yesterday, Mr. Peter who doubles as the Kasese Municipal councilor representing PWDs, called for massive support of the event that will not only host a number of activities but unveil plans for support mainly to children with disabilities he asked parents to bring along. Mr. Peter speaking……
Giving Mr. Joshua Mugenyi, a retired secondary school head teacher as a clear example of a competent and competitive person beyond physical disability, Ms Roset Monday, the organizing committee chairperson, warned parents and guardians against discrimination among children based on their physical disabilities. Ms Roset speaking……
Uganda celebrated the national day for persons with disabilities on 3rd October last year in Kumi district under a theme, ‘improving household income of person with disabilities’ and president Museveni was the chief guest. END