The Training and Employment of Disabled Persons Board was set up in April 1996 and works towards the integration of persons with disabilities in the mainstream employment. The TEDP Act 1996 (amended in 2012) provides that employers having a workforce of 35 or more workers, should employ 3% persons with disabilities accordingly. The TEDPB acts as a facilitator in finding employment or training for persons with disabilities.  

Its main objectives are to:-

(i)    prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities;

(ii)   liaise with appropriate vocational training organisations and other training institutions for the training of persons with disabilities;

(iii) educate and sensitise employers on the importance of employing persons with disabilities and contribute to remove barriers or prejudices with regard to the employment of such persons;

(iv)  operate and encourage schemes and projects for the training and employment of persons with disabilities; and

(v)  improve generally the social and economic status and condition of persons with disabilities.

Contact details

Address: c/o Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Social Security and National Solidarity Division), R. Seeneevassen Building, Jules Koenig Street, Port Louis

Telephone No: 207 0625/ 207 0647