Innovating methods of livelihood support for women with disabilities.

(Dong Nai) - Continuing the monitoring program on the implementation of regulations, policies, and laws for women with disabilities, on the morning of May 22, the monitoring team of the City Women's Union, led by Ms. Bui Thi Hanh, Vice President of the City Women's Union and Head of the City Women's Affairs Committee, worked with the People's Committee of Phuoc Long Ward.

Ms. Bui Thi Hanh, Vice President of the City Women's Union, Head of the City Women's Affairs Committee, and Head of the monitoring team, speaks at the working session. Photo: Nga Son

As of April 30, 2026, Phuoc Long ward had approximately 389 people with disabilities (PWDs), of which 339 received monthly social assistance, including 137 women. Over the past period, the People's Committee of the ward has coordinated with various departments, agencies, and organizations to promote the dissemination of the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws regarding PWDs; policies for PWDs such as health insurance, healthcare, education , vocational training, job creation, and combating discrimination against PWDs, contributing to raising awareness and responsibility within the community in sharing and supporting PWDs.

Representatives from the Culture and Social Affairs Department of Phuoc Long Ward presented their report at the meeting. Photo: Nga Son

From July 2025 to the present, the Ward's Disability Assessment Council has confirmed 87 cases of people with disabilities, of which 73 have been issued certificates. The Ward People's Committee has also directed the Department of Culture and Social Affairs to update the list of individuals who have emerged after the merger. The process of receiving and reviewing applications for social assistance for people with disabilities has been carried out in accordance with regulations. Monthly social assistance payments and gifts during holidays and Tet (Lunar New Year) for people with disabilities, including women with disabilities, have been made fully and promptly.