.As the world commemorates the international deaf awareness week, the foundation for the Civic Rights of persons with disabilities FCRPD under the leadership of Samba Jaiteh (Batch Samba) was not an exception. Since the beginning of the week, FCRPD has been engaging in several severel activities and publications in advocating for the rights and social inclusion of persons with deaf and hard of hearing in particular.

On Tuesday 24th September, FCRPD through it’s President Samba Jaiteh and other members were aired in one of the local Radio stations in the Gambia to discuss on the isues affecting persons with deaf and hard of hearing. During the live program, they discussed on very important areas in gearing towards an inclusive society for all. These are some of the areas the dilated on

:1.. The importance of introducing sign languages as a language to be taught in schools and communities.

2.. The creation of employments for persons with disabilities in general persons with deaf/hard of hearing in particular.

3. The eradication of discrimination in the society.

4. The introduction of sign language in all television programs to enable them also have access to information.

5. The need to introduce The training of teachers, students, parents and guidance on the use of sign language. Etc. As an Organization FCRPD is committed to serving the PWDs to it’s utmost best. Much appreciation to Fayda1 1 FM for giving us the floor to discuss such pivotal issues.

Please help in anyway that you could do we can continue impacting many lives. FCRPD is a Non-profit charitable organisation that has no sponsored but purely depends on the little we have from members. Please reach out if you have anything to offer or maybe link us to other connections. In the Service of Persons with disabilities We remain FCRPD.