National Council for Persons with Disabilities has organized a training program from 30 districts in western and central regions of Uganda, focusing on educating them about their rights as outlined in Uganda Persons with Disabilities Act of 2020.

The two days program seeks to among others things, empower persons with disabilities to understand and advocate for their basic rights at the community and national level.

Addressing the participants at Igongo country hotel and cultural center in Mbarara city yesterday, Lillian Namukasa the Executive secretary National Council for Persons with Disabilities said the training aimed at empowering persons with disabilities to speak up for themselves and be actively involved in all aspects of the society. She stated that there was lack of awareness, especially among persons with disabilities about their rights and privileges in the society.

In his opening remarks, Robert Mugabe kakyebezi, the mayor Mbarara city advised civil servants who have been embezzling funds meant for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to cease their actions or be subjected to legal consequences.