Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

Additional benefits to be introduced for people with special needs

June 14, 2023, 09:23

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to review the amount of financial assistance given to people with special needs and introduce additional allowances. People with special needs now receive MVR… Continued

Dhivehi screen reading software “Shaamil Adu” launched today

March 21, 2022, 16:05

Malé, Maldives - "Shaamil Adu," the first of its kind, screen reading software in Dhivehi for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) was launched at a ceremony held earlier today. The software… Continued

Government spends MVR 18.2 million in 2021 for therapeutic treatments

December 5, 2021, 18:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that the government has spent MVR 18.2 million by the end of October 2021 under the scheme to provide therapeutic treatments.… Continued

Petition signed calling on the President to increase the disability allowance

November 24, 2021, 13:36

Malé, Maldives - A petitioned is being signed calling to increase the disability allowance from MVR 2,000 to MVR 5,000. The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) currently provides an allowance… Continued