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Tema West Assembly Conducts Vetting Exercise for Persons with Disabilities to Facilitate DACF Support

The Department of Social Welfare and Community Development of the Tema West Municipal Assembly has conducted a vetting exercise for persons with disabilities as part of the process to facilitate access to benefits under the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF).

Date Created : 8/3/2026 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Mary Ayertey/Ghanadistricts.com

The exercise, held at the forecourt of the Assembly's main office, sought to identify and assess eligible persons with disabilities to ensure the equitable distribution of support under the Disability Fund component of the DACF.

Officials from the Department engaged applicants during the assessment process to verify their eligibility and gather the necessary information required to process applications in line with the guidelines governing the disbursement of the fund.

Tema West Assembly Conducts Vetting Exercise for Persons with Disabilities to Facilitate DACF Support

The initiative forms part of the Assembly's commitment to promoting inclusion, equity and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities by ensuring they receive the support needed to improve their livelihoods and socio-economic well-being.

The Tema West Municipal Assembly reaffirmed its dedication to implementing social protection programmes that empower vulnerable groups and enhance their participation in community development.

The Assembly encouraged eligible persons with disabilities to continue cooperating with the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development to ensure a transparent, fair and efficient disbursement process under the District Assembly Common Fund.