Cape Coast Assembly empowers persons with disabilities through equipment and financial assistance

The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) has presented working equipment, essential items and financial assistance to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the metropolis to improve their livelihoods and promote social inclusion.

The items were presented on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama by the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. George Justice Arthur.

Speaking at the presentation, Hon. Arthur commended the President for the initiative under the Disability Common Fund, noting its importance in improving the welfare of persons with disabilities and creating opportunities for economic empowerment.

He urged beneficiaries to use the items and financial assistance for their intended purposes and cautioned them against selling the equipment, emphasising that the intervention was designed to improve their living conditions and livelihood prospects.

The Director of Social Welfare at the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly also expressed appreciation to President Mahama for the continued release of the Disability Common Fund.

The Director noted that the fund plays a significant role in helping persons with disabilities access livelihood opportunities, essential services and resources that enable them to participate meaningfully in society.

The Director further called for the continuation of such initiatives to ensure that persons with disabilities can live dignified lives and contribute to the development of their communities.

The Disability Common Fund is a government initiative administered through Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to address the needs of persons with disabilities. It provides assistance in areas such as livelihood development, education, healthcare and assistive devices.

The latest intervention by the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly forms part of efforts to promote inclusive development and improve the socioeconomic well-being of beneficiaries.