FORMER senior superintendent and UNC candidate for Tunapuna in the upcoming April 28 elections Roger Alexander has proposed the introduction of “best friends,” referring to trained service dogs for people with disabilities.

He made the suggestion in response to a question from Nikisha Pierre, president and co-founder of the Differently-Abled Movement, who is a blind amputee. The exchange took place during a UNC town hall meeting in Tunapuna on April 17.

Pierre is advocating for an increase in the disability grant from the current $2,000 to $3,500, saying the cost of living has severely affected the community.