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NCPD acknowledges the importance of public education and awareness campaigns and its social responsibility towards the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. In this regard the Centre participates widely in Community Outreach Programmes which seek to promote an inclusive environment through workshops, seminars, print publications, radio and video productions in several key areas pertaining to persons with disabilities. Common themes include but are not limited too, disability awareness, dispelling the stigma and myths associated with different disability types, etiquette when communicating with persons with disabilities and the challenges faced by persons with disabilities. To facilitate these programmes, NCPD frequently partners with various governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies and the business community.

 

Parent Sensitisation Workshop 2009

NCPD in conjunction with the Student Support Services Division of the Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago hosted a one-day Parent Sensitisation Workshop on April 02, 2009 at the Parish Hall of the Siparia Roman Catholic Church. The theme for the Workshop was "Embracing Inclusion - Breaking Barriers". The workshop also commemorated World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) which is celebrated every year on April 2nd as designated by the United Nations.

Presenters, on the day, included:

  • Mrs. Kiesha Farnum-Mohammed - Programme Manager of NCPD.
  • Mrs. Leticia Rodriguez-Cupid - Diagnostic Specialist of the Student Support Services Division.
  • Ms. Sharon Diptee - Social Welfare Officer Welfare Services Department of the Ministry of Social Development. 
  • Mr. Gregory Christopher, Retired Assistant Superintendent of Police and Parent

Topics discussed, on the day, included:

  • Autism: Early Warning Signs, Characteristics and Coping Strategies; 
  • What is Inclusion? 
  • Inclusive Education in Trinidad and Tobago - Policies and Practices, 
  • An overview of Social Service: Where do I go for help? 
  • The Rights of the Child and Responsibilities of Parents.