The National Commission on Disability
A society where persons with disabilities enjoy their rights and are able to lead full and productive lives.
The National Commission on Disability
Advancing Disability Rights, Access, and Inclusion in Guyana
How can NCD support you?
Register with NCD
Registration support for persons with permanent disabilities and related identification services.
Request Legal Advice
Speak with NCD’s Legal Advisor for support on matters affecting your rights.
Report Discrimination
Use the Discrimination Report Desk to raise concerns involving unfair treatment or barriers.
Accessibility Guidance
Receive guidance on accessibility guidelines for organisations, agencies, and public-facing spaces.
Duty-Free Concession
Get assistance with the initial processing of duty-free concession applications for vehicles.
Documents & Resources
Access forms, reports, notices, and disability-rights information through the Document Centre.
Protecting rights and strengthening equal opportunities
Promote & Protect Rights
Promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
Advise Government
Advise the Government on issues and policies relating to persons with disabilities.
Equal Opportunities
Develop and implement programmes that support equalization of opportunities.
Monitor the Act
Monitor implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Review Programmes
Review and evaluate programmes to ensure effectiveness and continued relevance.
A national body focused on rights, policy, access, and inclusion
Vision
A society where persons with disabilities enjoy their rights and are able to lead full and productive lives.
Mission
To influence policy changes and enforcement of laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities, and to be the major source of information on disability issues in Guyana.
Core services of the National Commission on Disability
Registration
Registration of persons with permanent disabilities.
Sensitisation Outreach
Workshops on disability rights and legislation.
Household Surveys
National household surveys for persons with disabilities.
ID Cards
Development and distribution of identification cards.
Accessibility Advice
Guidance for organisations and private agencies.
Report Desk
Discrimination Report Desk for persons with disabilities.
Vehicle Concessions
Initial processing of duty-free vehicle concessions.
Referrals
Referral to relevant service providers and support agencies.
Legal advice is here for you
Housing & Land · Employment & Workplace Rights · Health & Medical Rights · Family & Domestic Matters · Education · Disability Rights & Accessibility · Civil Matters · Criminal Matters · Legal Representation
Phone: +592 703-1725
Email: collette.marks@ncdguyana.org
Office: Lot 49 Croal Street, Georgetown
Working with ministries, organisations, and communities
NCD’s collaborative role includes working with:
- Ministry of Health Guyana
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Labour & Manpower Planning
- Ministry of Human Services and Social Security
- Ministry of Housing and Water
- Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport
- Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance
- Private Sector partners
- Disability organisations, including GCPD, Deaf Association of Guyana, Guyana Society for the Blind, and other relevant stakeholders
- Caregivers, service providers, civil-society partners, and communities
Stay informed and connected
Latest News
Share updates on advocacy, outreach, programmes, partnerships, and public engagements.
Document Centre
Make laws, reports, forms, notices, and disability resources easy to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer common questions about registration, disability rights, concessions, and legal advice.