Provided 2-day Disability Equality Training to the students of JSW Law School.
The Disabled People’s Organization (DPO) organized a day-long Disability Equality training to 18 students, (5 male, 13 females from Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law at Paro on 16th September 2022. Meanwhile, 14 participants (4 male and 10 female) from JSW School of Law attended the same workshop on September 22. Persons with disabilities themselves […]
DPO Facilitated Digital Literacy and Skills Training to youth with disabilities.
Nyingnor Data provided a three-day digital literacy and skills training to fifteen people with disabilities who are very young, enthusiastic, and active business entrepreneurs. Members of the DPO were also taught digital literacy and media skills as part of the training. All of the sessions are intended to provide people with disabilities with digital skills […]
The DPO Management attended a one-week Project Proposal Writing Training.
The financial stability of Bhutanese civil society organizations is critical to their long-term viability. Many civil society organizations are on the verge of dissolving due to a lack of funds. Therefore, the civil society organizations require ongoing funding in order to function. Submitting strong project proposals is one way to ensure consistent funding. As a […]
Persons with Blindness attended a week-long Braille Refresher Training
More than fifty people with disabilities (blindness) attended a week-long Braille Refresher Training Course at IMS, Thimphu, to learn about and enhance the new Unified English Braille Code (UEB). The training was initiated and organized by the ECCD/SEN Division under Ministry of Education in collaboration with the MIK Institute and the Disabled People’s Organization of […]
DPO initiated Sorig Zhiney and Luejong Training to Persons with Disabilities
The training was focused on people with disabilities to strengthen their mental and psychological wellbeing. Studies have revealed that people with disabilities are more prone to suffering from depression, anxiety, and stress. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted persons with disabilities more than others in society. Thus, persons with disabilities experience frequent mental distress almost five […]
Conducted a week long refresher course on SPA and Massage Therapy for NC2
In collaboration with Dorji International Training Institute and Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan, DPO has initiated a National Certification Level II for in service employees who are working as a Massage Therapist in various private and business sectors in Bhutan. The primary purpose of Certification Examination Level II was to […]
Critical Skills Training for Persons with Disabilities started today
45 Persons with Disabilities has started their five months training course on bakery, massage and tailoring with opening ceremony in their respective training institutes at Thimphu today. In collaboration with Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan and other organizations for persons with disabilities, we the Disabled People’s Organization-DPO has successfully commence five month training courses […]
Disabled Persons’ Association of Bhutan upgrades to Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan
Mindful of the need to promote the quality of life and abilities of all persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender and ethnic background, Disabled Persons’ Association of Bhutan-DPAB has been recognized and upgraded to Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPO) at Metta Resort, Paro. Recognizing that persons with disabilities can greatly add to the […]
Disability Equality Training to the front line workers during pandemic situations in Bhutan
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are among the vulnerable population groups that are at disproportionate risk during public health emergencies.To ensure the COVID-19 response is inclusive and considers the needs of PWDs, the frontline workers are being equipped with knowledge and skills required to provide appropriate services to PwDs during rapidly evolving and uncertain times like […]
DPAB organized Psychological First Aid Trainings to PWDs.
Today, Disabled Persons’ Association of Bhutan organized a half-day training about Psychological First Aid on how to emotionally support our community especially during such pandemic of COVID 19 to the DPAB members, social workers and other relevant stakeholders who are working for the persons with disabilities in Bhutan. Participants were trained on how to prepare […]