All the groups were very appreciative of the tools received and the handing over of tools by ADD to groups has been meticulously recorded. In some cases where members are blind there is a thumb print. Agreements were read during specially convened meetings of members and deliberations minuted. There were handover ceremonies with local dignitaries and a government minister on one occasion. The TFS reply slips from a letter that we pack with the kits have been completed and returned to us.

Adepanario group said they had problems of renting tools and at the same time trying to educate their children at primary school. They received a building kit and said since receiving the tools they can improve their work and standard of living. Olianai group received carpentry tools and sewing machines. They said that they "had never had such a well calculated chance." Ongoliarai group feel that the tools "will go a long way to build our capacity as members of the group on the side of income generation" but would like more tools. Akwenyutu women's group received 4 sewing machines which enabled them to train other disabled women. "It will also generate money for sustaining the project and uplift the living condition of women in the group". Oculoi group received 1 carpentry kit "containing tools of great value to our project. These tools are going to help us train other disabled people to develop skills and the group members are empowered (to) generate income." Akisim group who received a blacksmith & tailoring kit talked of their objectives of self help and economic empowerment. Lira centre for the blind said "our group will strive hard to use these tools (carpentry kit) for the growth of her members." Lira deaf women's group who received sewing machines "sent their congratulations and thanks to TFS... wishing you continuously co-operation good work." Apac disabled persons union acknowledged the tools "with great pleasure." They "hope the disabled people will be able to sustain their life easily". Jinja women's group received sewing machines & horticultural tools. Their letter said " We are very grateful. We appreciate the love and care for the disabled women. This is a step forward for us to develop economically."

On it's side ADD said that with the disabled district unions they will "monitor progress of self help activities of groups using the tools, provide technical support, advice & group management; support guidelines & regulations for managing the tools". Here is an extract from a speech by Kiribaki Aloysius of ADD at a handover ceremony. "Disabled people experience a much higher level of unemployment than non- disabled people, and the majority who find work are only offered low-skilled jobs. There is evidence that most disabled people are excluded from all the development process subjecting them to chronic poverty, constant situation of vulnerability and powerlessness. Society is responsible for most of the exclusion and if all forms of exclusion are eliminated PWDs (people with disabilities) will participate as freely as they choose at all levels of society. ADD believes that since most of these disabling barriers are created by society, they can be removed through consistent advocacy and lobbying through various strategies such as influencing legislation, policy making, development and delivery of services, constant awareness raising, networking and collaborating with other development partners. Disabled people are fighting for a society which celebrates difference - a society which does not react to physical, sensory or intellectual impairments, or emotional distress, with fear and prejudice. We want a society that recognises the difficulties disabled people face but also values them as human beings. PWDs are urged to make use of the tools profitably to eliminate the begging syndrome." At the same ceremony, Margaret Gune, chairman of Jinja Disabled Person's Union said "Some of the challenges for PWDs include - lack mobility appliances/devices that would enable PWDS to move and come for trainings at the centre; lack appropriate tools to enable PWDs to engage in meaningful self-help projects; low levels of education among PWDs in the district."