Our Rose- Gone Too Soon!
We received the news of our Rose's passing with heavy hearts on October 6th, 2021. Roseann Foster-Vaughan was born on...
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Persons with disabilities have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and efforts must be made to ensure that they...
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As we all commence recognition of the month of the Disabled 2021, we at the Barbados Council for the Disabled...
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Once again, the world is recognizing the International Day for Persons with Disabilities as designated by the United Nations. It...
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Today marks International Day of Sign Languages. In remembrance of the day, Lionel Smith, president of the local deaf group...
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The International Day of Sign Languages is an unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity...
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UNWTO and its partners from disabled people’s organizations and civil society have developed a set of basic recommendations addressed to...
Read moreDespite physical challenges, Hyacinth Stoute has remained optimistic and determined to pursue her career goals. In 2010, at the age...
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Do you know of a child who does not have a tablet for online classes? In an effort to ensure...
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The Home Help Programme, which provides daily support to senior citizens and other vulnerable persons in Barbados, has not been...
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Government has implemented the Barbados Vulnerable Family Survival Programme to ensure those families who lost all their income due to COVID-19 are...
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Senior citizens aged 70 and over and members of the disabled community are reminded that there are two specially designated...
Read moreA spokesperson for the local disabled community is lamenting that members of that vulnerable group are facing significant challenges in...
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Two local entities have joined forces and will be giving back to the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD). Model...
Read moreTHE Government of Barbados is taking every opportunity to eliminate all barriers to accessibility of the disabled in our community....
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The demand for ramps has outgrown the numbers the National Disabilities Unit can supply, while amputations are on the rise...
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