The Ministry of Labour and Social Security's National Advisory Board will be hosting a forum next month to examine how organisations can assist persons with disabilities to find employment.

State Minister for Labour and Social Security, Andrew Gallimore, said the Government and other organisations would be seeking to support persons with disabilities in working independently and providing for their families.

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Gallimore was speaking at the launch of the Abilities Day Exposition at the Abilities Foundation's Constant Spring Road headquarters on Wednesday.

"All the agencies, non-governmental organisations and the Government will be sitting down and will be trying to find ways in which we can create that opportunity for the persons with disabilities.

"It is important that we know each other and find out how we can work with each other because, in these hard economic times, I know everyone is under pressure and if we can work together, we can make it," he stated.

Noting that there was a high level of creativity and resourcefulness among persons with disabilities, Gallimore urged them to start their own businesses.

Abilities Day is held annually to raise awareness about the work of various organisations serving the community of disabled persons.