Disability in Jamaica

“Ramp up di access... show that you care” Jamaica celebrates its Labour Day spirit of volunteerism with activities to make public spaces more inclusive. (May, Caribbean National Weekly) See for example initiatives from Jamaica Urban Transport Company and the Prime Minister's statement.

Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has launched the Accessibility Checklist “which is designed to identify architectural and communication barriers encountered by persons with disabilities in private and public facilities.” (2023, Jamaica Information Service)

Empower the Disabled Community to become Climate Resilient: Jamaican Disability Advocates. ”We need to use the most limiting concerns of people with disabilities as the blueprint to tailor the approach in empowering all,” (2023, Channel5Belize.com)