GPL’s Corporate Secretary Laurian Bancroft handing over the kits to Permanent Secretary Alfred King on Friday
Some 200 children from across the country will benefit from sensory toy kits which were donated to the Ministry of Education by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL).
The kits were handed over on Friday to Permanent Secretary Alfred King by GPL’s Corporate Secretary Laurian Bancroft.
King has thanked GPL for their continued support to the education sector, particularly their commitment towards raising awareness for Autism. Highlighting that the donation contributes to the Ministry’s efforts to transform the country’s education sector by providing access to quality education across the country, he also explained that, to this end, more emphasis has been placed on Special Education Needs.
He noted that the Ministry is working to establish Special Education Needs spaces in every region, and
Bancroft has reiterated GPL’s commitment to providing continued support. She said each kit consists of various activities and objects designed to reduce anxiety, frustration, and resulting behaviours to allow persons with Autism to better focus on daily tasks and activities.
The Guyana Power and Light Inc has been a longstanding partner in raising awareness for Autism, and was recently awarded a certificate of recognition for its continued support and contributions at the launch of Autism Awareness Month 2023.
In addition to donating the sensory kits, GPL has committed to providing yearly internships to young people with Autism, which would provide an opportunity for one young person to gain appropriate exposure to the work environment at one of GPL’s offices.
