More programmes needed to develop skills, talents of persons with disabilities

Linden’s Megatronics Dance Troupe performing “Megavibes” at the Commonwealth Day programme held at the National Cultural Centre

The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities is advocating for more initiatives that would allow persons with disabilities to develop their talents and skills to the benefit of the nation.

Despite many initiatives, persons with disabilities still remain excluded from much of mainstream social life and have limited access to training opportunities to develop their various talents, speakers said at an observance for Commonwealth Day on Monday,