IDPD, 3rd December observed in Bhutan

We observed the International Day 
for the Persons With Disabilities on 3rd December 
involving Secretaries of some ministries and agencies; 
representatives from business community; persons in and 
around the capital city from with different background of 
disabilities; Representatives from International Agencies 
and NGOs; schools and institutes having children with 
special needs of capital, nearby district, general 
hospital; etc. The theme was: "Keeping the promise: 
Mainstreaming Disability in the MDG's towards 2015: and 
beyond".
We had the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan as the 
Chief Guest and he delivered a speech encouraging the 
participation of disabilities in the society, 
socio-economic development, electoral processes in the 
country and others.
We are very happy to inform you that on the Day, the 
secretariat of Civil Service Organization Authority (CSOA) 
and the Secretary of Home Affairs informed us that our 
proposal for registration of Disabled Persons Association 
is accepted and the certificate for NGO will be awarded on 
20th December. Our Association will be known as Disable 
Persons Association of Bhutan (DPAB).
We applauded the news and now looking forward for the day 
of certificate. We also feel that we have great 
responsibilities vested on our initiative and would 
fulfill our mission one day. We will seek necessary help 
and guidance from you whenever necessary.
With warm regards.

Sincerely
(Pema Chhogyel)
Special Education
Ministry of Education
Thimphu, Bhutan.