disabilities

Parents, Caregivers Encouraged to Test Children for Disabilities

‘Delay is danger,’ that is the word from the Director of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation…

2 years ago

UNDP Calls for More Support for Persons with Disabilities

Rights for persons with disabilities are now guaranteed in law. According to the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) expanding opportunities for persons…

3 years ago

Historic Disabilities Act Now in Effect

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda is encouraging all Jamaicans to join in celebrating the historic milestone of…

3 years ago

Disability Care Grant Extended To Children

Children with disabilities are now able to benefit from a grant under the Government of Jamaica Covid-19 Care Programme. Persons…

4 years ago

Ending Period Poverty In Jamaica

Globally, 2-point -3 billion people lack basic sanitation services and in the least developed countries, only 27 percent of the…

5 years ago

UNICEF Ambassador Tours Special Needs Schools

An United Childrens Fund Ambassador, Lucy Meyer has visited Jamaica to spread greater awareness on special needs in the island. Meyer…

5 years ago