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Women with Disabilities

THE BEST BUDDY SYSTEM

December 16, 2021 Manique

YOU ARE NOT ALONE THERE IS A BUDDY FOR YOU
The best buddy system assigns a friend or a companion with a non-disability. These buddies can assist their friends in emergency situations or in future pandemic situations.
"We both are hearing-impaired women. For the first time in our lives, we have got a woman police officer as our best buddy. Best buddy system not only supports women with disabilities in an emergency but also help address gender-based violence in our communities" - Suranji Nisansala & Sanduni Samudrika — The Best Buddy System Poster

Manique Gunaratne
Manager – Specialised Training & Disability Resource Centre
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon