In Brunei, people with disabilities (PWDs) face many challenges. About 1% of the population has disabilities, and many live in relative poverty because they struggle to find jobs, get an education, and access digital tools. The government gives financial support through the OKU card and helps caregivers, but many PWDs still have trouble joining the workforce and attending inclusive schools. Brunei has started improving accessibility by funding projects and making public buildings easier to use. The “Embrace Differences” campaign helps children with autism access learning tools. However, less than 10% of working-age PWDs have formal jobs. Experts say raising awareness, offering job training, and improving inclusive education are important next steps. Community programs can help find PWDs who need support and reduce social stigma. Overall, Brunei is working toward better inclusion but has more to do.
Pray for the success of all the efforts by the Bruneian government to improve the accessibility of jobs, places, education, and other services for people with disabilities in the country. Pray for the lawmakers to implement laws to protect the rights and freedoms of the PWDs (The Holy Bible, 1 Samuel 2:8).
Pray against the social stigma against people with disabilities in Brunei. Pray for improvement in inclusive education, job training, and public building accessibility (The Holy Bible, Psalm 40:17).
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