Rohee calls for greater care, consideration for disabled

Clement Rohee

All Guyanese must demonstrate greater care, appreciation and consideration for the disabled, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee said yesterday while noting that there are too many complaints, particularly from the visually impaired, about mistreatment.

During his remarks at a sensitisation seminar for the Guyana Police Force, the National Road Safety Council and others on obligations to persons with disabilities, he said he was awaiting the final report and recommendations from the engagement which may aid the ministry in fulfilling its obligations under the Persons with Disabilities Act 2010.

“I take this opportunity to urge all Guyanese, particularly motorists, to recognise the special circumstances of persons with disabilities and to demonstrate greater care and consideration for them. Members of the Guyana Police Force, traffic ranks in