Caribbean Disability Conference starts next week

The Caribbean Disability Network (CDN), in partnership with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, is set to organize the Caribbean Disability Conference from October 17 to 22 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort. The event, themed ‘Breaking Barriers: Advancing Inclusive Education for All Abilities,’ will convene over 200 delegates, including Education Ministers, disability affairs officials, educators, advocates, youth leaders, researchers, and service providers from across the Caribbean and beyond. Participating nations include Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Guyana, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and The Bahamas. The conference aims to promote inclusive education policies, amplify the voices of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their families, facilitate regional knowledge sharing, strengthen legislative frameworks, showcase innovative best practices, and foster inter-sectoral collaboration for sustainable development. The CDN, a regional alliance dedicated to advancing the rights and inclusion of PWDs, serves as a vital platform for collaboration among officials, social development agencies, and civil society.