By Ngor Deng Matem
Union of Parsons with Disabilities in Aweil East County expressed readiness to invent a wheelchair if they are provided technical training.
The Union’s official spokesman, Mr. Kon Ker, said that “some of us have the ability to learn how to make welding and be able to make wheelchairs,” Kon stressed.
“We are appealing for the capacity building,” he added.
Kon said there are those who would be able to learn the skills of making beds and beads.
“Vocational training is important because we are not disabled in our brains and some part of our bodies. So, we need support, and you will not regret the results,” Spokesman Kon further explained.
According to Kon, some of his colleagues have technical skills in bicycle and motorbike repairs.
“We are asking for assistance of a generator for welding so that we can be able to make ourselves wheelchairs. Some of our colleague’s crawl because they don’t have wheelchairs, and we would be supported with spare parts and a generator for welding. And if given training on how to make it, then we will be able to make our lives better,” spokesperson, Kon Ker said.
“Right now, we have two of our colleagues having garages in Wanyjok and Mangok markets. They only need support with spare parts and tools for repair of bicycles or motorbikes,” Kon added.
There are over 150 people with disabilities in Aweil East County, according to the Union’s spokesman, Mr. Kon Ker.
The Disabled Association was formed in 2018, with the aim to unite and advocate for inclusion in governance, entrepreneurship, and decision-making processes. Another aim was to advocate for education and disabled welfare.