On Thursday, the Department of Social Protection held a training aimed at enhancing services to persons living with disabilities and promoting disabilities mainstreams.

Speaking at the event, Director for Social Protection Peter Ruto said their mission was to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has the support and services they need to live a fulfilling life.

“This training for social workers is a crucial step in enhancing our understanding and capabilities in serving persons with disabilities,” Ruto said.

“It’s not only a moral imperative but also a legal and social obligation to ensure that our services are inclusive and accessible to all,” he added.

He explained that disability mainstreaming is about integrating a disability perspective into all policies, programs and practices.

“It’s recognizing the diversity and unique contribution of persons with disabilities and ensuring they are considered in every aspect of our working,” he added.

According to the Chairperson of Hope Disability Association, Dan Koech, training social workers on emergency preparedness for people living with disability is important as most people with PWD are left out during evacuation.

He cited the recent incident where nominated Senator Bishop Jackson Kosgei was left out alone when protesters invaded the parliament building.

“We are working towards an inclusive disaster and emergency preparedness and response strategy,” said Koech.

“Persons with disabilities should not be left behind in all emergency evacuation services,” he added.

On her part, Director for Gender, Joywin Sang, thanked Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii for his steadfastness in ensuring the safety of persons with disabilities (PWDs) working in the county meets the required standards.

She also expressed gratitude to the Governor for employing over 100 PWDs in various positions within the county government.

Present were Asbel Choge, the social protection administrator, among other social workers.