Having met with the relevant stakeholders and the Department of Trade and Industry as well as the Department of Labour, the Committee commended the Department of Trade and Industry and the entities for providing funding for projects related to women and requested the Department to strengthen the 2% Employment Equity target for people with disabilities and mainstream disability into programmes and services rendered. Finally, sheltered employment factories require a review and attention in order for such establishments to become viable business entities for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities. 12. Recommendations