Gakid Phenday Group: Strength in Unity, Talent Beyond Disability
Dra=Nyam Gakid Phenday Group: Strength in Unity, Talent Beyond Disability “Programs like this matter because they give us strength,” Rupa explains. “They let us be seen for who we are, not for our disabilities.” In the heart of Phuentsholing, a small group of six individuals gathers every week with one shared purpose, to create, to […]
Terms of Reference (ToR) for Consultant – Development of Interpreter Services Framework and Agreements
https://dpobhutan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ToR-Consultant.pdfThe Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan (DPOB) is leading an initiative to strengthen sign language interpreting services in Bhutan. This activity falls under the Project: Engagement of DPOB for National Level Advocacy and Awareness on Disability Agenda, Activity 3.1: Professionalization and Institutionalization of Bhutanese Sign Language Interpretation, funded by UNICEF Bhutan, and implemented in close […]
Bhutanese Sign Language Interpreter Training Course” starting August 2025.
Wangsel Institute for the Deaf under Ministry of Education and Skills Development, is ready to implement Bhutanese Sign Language Interpreter Course curriculum funded by Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI) to provide accessibility for Deaf people of Bhutan and better inclusion. Therefore, the Institute in collaboration with Disabled Peoples’ Organization of Bhutan (DPOB) is providing […]
Success Story of the Service with Care and Compassion Initiative Plus (SCCI+)
Join us as we highlight the incredible success of DPOB’s Service with Care and Compassion Initiative Plus (SCCI+) project, launched in 2024 at Paro College of Education. This initiative is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe disabilities and senior citizens by providing personalized care, compassion, and accessible services. In this video, you […]
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (Accountant)
DPO Bhutan is pleased to announce a vacancy for the post of Accountant. General Requirements:• Qualifications: Candidates must have completed Class 12 and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, along with excellent knowledge in Tally. Documents Required: Academic Transcripts, CV, CID Copy, Security Clearance Certificate, No Objection Certificate (if employed), Tally Certificate and other […]
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩: 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙣-𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 for trainees with disabilities
Activity: Disability Equality Training for HoteliersHighlight: As the final activity of this project, initiated with the generous support of Helvetas Bhutan and the European Union, DPON brought together hoteliers from Paro, Punakha, and Thimphu for Disability Equality Training (DET) and On-Board Recruitment of trainees with disabilities. These individuals had recently completed two months of inclusive […]
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 P𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
Today more than 100 individuals with blindness and low vision, along with their caregivers and supporters, gathered at Thimphu Clock Tower to commemorate International White Cane Safety Day. The event began with participants walking from the Clock Tower to the National Memorial Chorten and then to YDF, aiming to raise awareness about the significance 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 […]
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 […]