Accessibility plan welcomed, but disabled council wants seat at the table
Government’s move to improve accessibility in Bridgetown is being seen as a long-awaited step forward, but the Barbados Council for...
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The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector invites young persons, ages 16 to 24 years or 16-34 years...
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A Non-Partisan Policy Brief from the Barbados Council for the Disabled “This brief recognizes the progress made by Government while...
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A tree-planting ceremony marking 50 years of advocacy by the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) brought together disability organisations,...
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The long-awaited Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, passed in Parliament on Tuesday, has been warmly welcomed by a leading...
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Barbados’ disabled community has welcomed the government’s move to make all short-term rentals universally accessible, describing it as a major...
Read morePeople with disabilities will, for the first time, be actively involved in planning major national events, as the government moves...
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With an estimated 80 to 90 per cent of persons with disabilities in Barbados either unemployed or severely underemployed, advocates...
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Blind and visually impaired persons are urging the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to implement audio alerts for medication collection, highlighting...
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Two outstanding members of the disabled community were celebrated on Tuesday for their leadership and entrepreneurial achievements, marking a pivotal...
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This International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the World Blind Union (WBU) celebrates the leadership of persons with disabilities...
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This report provides an overview of the significant progress made during this transformative period and highlights the pivotal role played...
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Secondary school student Naomi Jordan wants to see changes in the education system to better accommodate pupils with disabilities. The...
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This process can be attributed not only to the current architects of the compiling and drafting of this DRAFT BUT...
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The National Co-ordinator for the National Financial Literacy Programme, David Simpson, during the annual general meeting of the Barbados Council...
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The BCD recently demonstrated the successes that can be derived from NGO/Government/Private Sector partnerships. Its My Inclusive School Ceremony culminated...
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