DAPD 2022 NEW YEAR MESSAGE
021 has now ended and the dawn of another year is upon us. Looking back at 2021, we can conclude that in spite of the social, emotional and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we managed to remain focused and committed to our mission and vision.
We began the past year with construction works on the auditorium on-going and ‘Face-to-face’ activities still suspended. Because of the encouraging handling and management of the pandemic by all concerned , we were confident that by the beginning of the second part of the year, we would have not only returned to some form of normality, but regular office operations would resume at our newly expanded and refurbished Centre. Unfortunately, none of this materialized within that time-frame, but by the end of the year, there was much to be thankful for, as we marked the accomplishment of a very significant and major goal, which was the completion of our Multi-purpose Development Centre. The completion of the auditorium was the final phase of this Centre and we now have a facility that will allow us to increase our activities and provide additional services and programs to our members. The facility is also designed to serve as a model to others interested in creating disability friendly and physically accessible buildings. We have also incorporated an aspect of sustainability as we plan to utilize it to generate income. It will be rented out to local and foreign groups including those involved in the field of disability for events such as seminars, conferences, meetings, and other forums. As we look forward to a ‘Post COVID-19 World’ and pray that the currant pandemic is brought to some form of control, we are getting ready to continue the implementation of our 2020/24 Social, Economic and Personal Development program. This Plan carries a series of projects and activities which will require a significant amount of funding. Being an organization that has successfully managed funding from both local and external sources, we have no doubt that the Funding Plan that has been formulated will bring the results that we anticipate. We want to take this opportunity to express our sincere and profound thanks to all our benefactors of 2021, and mention in particular the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) ,Government of Dominica through the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) the funders of our now expanded and refurbished Development Centre, and donors of our 15th National Dollar Day. We also recognise our numerous associates and partners including The Local Government Department, National Tele-communication Regulatory Commission and local media. We also extend a Bright, Prosperous, Blessed and productive New year to all of you and look forward to your continued interest, tangible support and kind assistance towards our development work. May God bless you in all your endeavors in 2022. Signed Nathalie Murphy Executive Director |
1) Office Reopens!
DAPD is pleased to announce the resumption of office operations at its facility on Canal Lane, Goodwill, which was previously suspended for renovation works. However due to COVID-19 concerns members and the general public are requested to communicate with the organisation by telephone at 440 0842, or email [email protected]. Please be guided accordingly. MULTI-PURPOSE DEVELOPMENT CENTERThe new DAPD Multi-Purpose Development Center was officially transferred to the organisation on Friday December 17, 2021. This video contains the details of the Handover Ceremony, brought to you with the kind courtesy of the Government Information Service (GIS).
USE OF RAMP, HANDRAILS & STAIRSThis video clip demonstrates how Persons with Disabilities can access and exit the Conference Room of the DAPD Multi-Purpose Development Center using the Ramp, Handrails and Stairs.
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS OF HANDOVER |