Bakery and coffee products made by Thai disabled people.(Photo: apcdfoundation.org)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has participated in the Ministry of Social Development and Human Securty’s "Nine New Year Gifts" campaign by opening the One Stop Service Centre for the Disabled in Bangkok.
Director-General of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Somkid Somsri said his agency plans to open more centres for the disabled nationwide. People with disabilities, their caregivers, and associated organisations can receive social services, career development, counseling, and more at the center.
Somkid said the centre also features goods and services, such as massages by the blind and a coffee shop run by the disabled.
He added that his department has expanded service points for the disabled to the four corners of Bangkok, with offices opened in Lat Krabang, Min Buri, Sai Mai and Om Noi districts.-VNA
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