National Commission on Disability

25/07/2025

NCD wraps up Inspections of identified public and private service providers in Central Georgetown.

The pilot cluster of Inspections ascertained the extent of inclusiveness and compliance of regulations on Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities.
NCD commends inspected organisations for available measures in place that promotes a barrier - free environment. NCD also looks forward to working with the management team of these organisations towards proposed implementation of required recommendations on promoting accessibility for people with Disabilities. NCD has achieved 91% of intented Inspections and this could not have been done without the support from Organisations management and our Inspection team.
Your commitment and diligence are highly appreciated.

23/07/2025

Today's Inspections Highlights

The National Commission on Disability recently visited Bounty Supermarket, Kitty and Water Street, to assess accessibility and promote inclusive standards for persons with disabilities.

22/07/2025

Highlights from yesterday's Inspections.

NCD applauds Citizens Bank, GBTI & Scotiabank for making accessibility a priority at their various locations.

Barrier-free banking environment for Persons with Disabilities. 👏

17/07/2025

Highlights from yesterday's Inspections - NCD

15/07/2025

Highlights from Inspections completed yesterday at GWI & GPL (Main Street & Middle Street locations)

12/07/2025

Highlights from NCD's Inspection yesterday- National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Brickdam location.

10/07/2025

NCD continues "Accessibility Inspections".
Highlights from today's Inspections.

03/07/2025

NCD continues its "Accessibility Inspections" where service provision departments of the Georgetown Public Hospital were inspected. NCD expresses gratitude to GPHC's team that facilitated the exercise. Ms. Erwinetta Austin, Manager, Quality Improvement, Ms. Iona Cadogan, Occuoational Safety & Health Manager, Mr. Ishaku Zacharia, Supervisor, Nursing Services and Jennifer Collette, Occuoational Safety & Health Officer.

01/07/2025

01/07/2025

Yesterday, the National Commission on Disability continued its "Accessibility Inspections" at Post Offices. Following the NCD's training of Inspectors last week, the team inspected Kitty, Agricola and Buxton Post Offices. Entrances, availability of accessible parking, availability of an accessible ramp and Washroom facilities for Persons with Disabilities were inclusive on the team's Checklist.

01/07/2025

NCD facilitates session on "Understanding Sign Language" at the Ministry of Public Service forum - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace.

The National Commission on Disability continues to collaborate with government agencies to ensure inclusivity of Persons with Disabilities in workplaces. Also present at the session was NCD's Programme Officer - Sondra Davidson-Low.

27/06/2025

Today, we recognise Deafblindness Day – a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and rights of those living with combined vision and hearing impairments.

Deafblindness is a disability that impacts a person’s communication, mobility, and access to information – but it does not define who they are. With the right support, inclusive systems, and accessibility tools, people who are deafblind can thrive, contribute meaningfully to society, and live full lives.

We also honour the legacy of Helen Keller, one of the world’s most remarkable advocates for the deafblind community. Despite becoming deaf and blind at just 19 months old, Helen broke barriers to become a writer, public speaker, and global symbol of courage. Her life reminds us that disability is not inability.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and support the development of services for persons who are deafblind across Guyana and beyond.