Organization
National Centre for Persons with Disabilities(NCPD)
Founded in 1964 and operating in partnership with the United Nations, the NCPD is Trinidad and Tobago's foremost non-governmental rehabilitation and vocational training centre for persons with disabilities. It offers over 15 vocational programme streams — including IT, welding, garment construction, beauty culture, and food preparation — all leading to recognised national certifications.
About
The National Centre for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) was founded in 1964 and operates in partnership with the United Nations. Based in San Fernando, Trinidad, it is the country's leading institution for vocational rehabilitation and independent-living skills development, having supported thousands of Trinidadians and Tobagonians with disabilities into employment and independent living.
What They Do
NCPD delivers over 15 vocational training streams including information technology, welding, garment construction, beauty culture, and food preparation, all resulting in recognised national certifications. It also provides independent living skills training, counselling, orthopaedic services, and employment placement support for programme graduates.
Who They Serve
Primarily adults and young adults with physical, intellectual, and other disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago who are seeking vocational skills, employment readiness, and greater economic independence.
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