-Dr. Aaron Wright
Dr. Aaron Wright, Executive Director of the National Commission on Disabilities or NCD, has assured people living with disabilities across Liberia that the Commission stands as a beacon of hope and transformation for the disabled community.
“The success of NCD’s mission will not depend on words alone, but on sustained actions, collaboration and accountability,” Dr. Wright told an assembly of people living with disabilities during the weekend when the NCD launched its public sector investment program, PSIP in Monrovia.
The launch of the PSIP, according to Dr. Wright, was not just another mere event, but a defining moment that signals the NCD and its partners’ collective commitment to advance dignity, inclusion and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
“NCD stands as a beacon of hope, advocacy, and transformation for people living with disabilities,” Dr. Wright also said amidst cheers.
Wright said the NCD is seeking partnership across government, civil society, and private sector. “We must ensure that policies are not only written, but implemented, and voices not only heard, but respected, inclusion not an aspiration, but a reality” he said.
He expressed gratitude to all NCD’s stakeholders and partners for their commitment and support.
“To our team at the Commission, I charge you to carry this responsibility with integrity, passion, and excellence” the NCD’s Executive Director also told the assembly of people with disabilities.
He assured all persons with disabilities, that they will not be forgotten, adding that, “you are not invisible, you are central to our mission and our nation’s progress”.
He also told the gathering that, the launch should be remembered as the beginning of a transformative journey that will shape a more inclusive, equitable, and compassionate society.
For Ambassador Charles A. Snetter, Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of State, the Public Sector Investment Program 2026 represents a strategic opportunity to embed inclusion at the heart of the government’s national plan.
Ambassador Snetter further noted the NCD’s 2026 Public Sector Investment Program also signals a shift from viewing disability as a social afterthought to recognizing it as a central pillar of sustainable development.
Snetter further indicated that the Public Sector Investment Program 2026 is not merely about compliance, but also about justice, equity, and unlocking the full potential of all people with disabilities.
“For too long, persons with disabilities have faced barriers-physical, social, economic, and institutional-that limit participation in education, employment, healthcare, and public life,” Ambassador Snetter noted.
“These barriers are not inevitable; they are the result of choices. And today, we are choosing differently” he said.
Ambassador Snetter has however added that policies alone are not enough, but Implementation is where real change happens.
“This requires strong coordination across ministries, agencies, and partners but, it requires adequate funding, monitoring, and accountability” he said.
He told the management and staff of the National Commission on Disabilities that their leadership, advocacy, and oversight will ensure that commitments made at the launch translate into tangible improvements in people's lives.
“To our development partners and stakeholders, your continued collaboration is essential. Inclusive development is a shared responsibility, and together we can build systems that leave no one behind” Ambassador Snetter further emphasized.
He reminded all persons with disabilities across the nation that the program is about them, but it must also be shaped by them as well.
“As we launch the PSIP 2026 today, let us move forward with determination and purpose. Let us build a society where inclusion is not an aspiration, but a reality-where every citizen has the opportunity to contribute, thrive, and live with dignity” he indicated.
Snetter said launch of the PSIP was not just a ceremonial milestone, but was a clear statement of intent, a reaffirmation of commitment, and a call to action towards building a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
True progress, he noted, is measured not only by economic growth or infrastructure development, but by the extent to which every citizen, regardless of ability, has equal access to opportunities, services, and dignity.
