Persons with Disabilities can now access Calender in Bhutan.
The Disabled People’s Organization of Bhutan-DPO with support from the UNFPA in Bhutan has produced the first-ever Disability Inclusive Calendar in Bhutan that focuses on the needs of the persons with blindness and low vision community. This calendar is designed with Braille and large print text feature to provide easy access to important events and […]
30 youth with disabilities have begun acquiring Critical Skills Training today.
The second batch of 30 persons with disabilities has now begun their four-month training (15 PWDs each) on Tailoring and ICT at Institute of Advanced Tailoring and Fashion Design and Athang Training Academy, respectively, to build self-esteem and self-reliance, enabling jobseekers with disabilities to be independent, confident, and contributing members of society. Mrs. Tshering Lhamo, […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022 was marked by DPOB
Every 3rd of December is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) around the world. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived […]
Conducted Orientation on National Policy for PWDs through DET to five district level.
Yesterday, a three day Orientation on National Policy for Persons with Disabilities conducted successfully. Twenty local leaders from five Dzongkhags (Dagana, Tsirang, Sarpang, Wangduephodrang and Zhemgang) were trained on how to provide appropriate support services to people with disabilities in their communities, as well as educated on National Policy for Persons with Disabilities. As an […]
Persons with Blindness celebrated International White Cane Safety Day 2022
On 15th October 2022, in collaboration with Zhenphen Group one of the Community Based Organization, we observed international White Cane Safety Day at National Botanical Garden, Sarbethang, Thimphu. More than 30 persons with blindness and low vision along with their families and caregivers have gathered at botanical garden. A white cane is an important mobility […]
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 […]
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 […]