Thursday, April 18, 2024

Women’s Department Disability Desk Receives Disability-Accessible Bus

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On Wednesday, April 6th the Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, the Honorable Dolores Balderamos Garcia received a disability-accessible bus donated by Customer HD. This donation was realized through the efforts of Mr. Jonathan Keane, representative of Customer HD, and Mr. Marshall Nunez, Disability Desk Coordinator, Women’s Department.

The bus, which is equipped with a wheelchair lift, will be made available on condition to stakeholder agencies of persons with disabilities. As Chairperson of the National Special Needs and Disability Committee (NSNDC) of NEMO, Mr. Nunez indicated that the bus will also be utilized for transportation and evacuation of persons with disabilities in times of natural disasters.

The Ministry of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is grateful for the kind donation and partnership with Customer HD and congratulates them on their visionary initiative. Their charitable gesture will go a long way in supporting this vulnerable population of our community.

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