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Disability commission to be appointed by December
THE National Commission for Disability could be appointed in less than a month, Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin said yesterday.
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Bahamians with disabilities asked to 'express themselves'
MEMBERS of the local disabled community are encouraged to attend a town meeting to express their views and give recommendations to the proposed Disability Bill.
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‘Help eliminate disability discrimination’
EXECUTIVES of The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities are urging the public to help eliminate discrimination on the basis of disabilities.
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Disability council 'would accept gaming donation'
THE president of the Bahamas National Council of Disabilities said the group would be willing to accept a donation from one major gaming operator, following an offer made during a live radio broadcast.
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Officer calls for fair treatment for disabled
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Theophilus Cunningham said it is important that disabled individuals are treated fairly in society.
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Ministry launches push for inclusion of disabled people in recruitment
PRESHELL Ramsey-Miller, a completely blind woman, says despite her disability she is eager to show the country her skills through the Ministry of Public Service’s disability inclusion efforts.
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Mouth health of persons with disabilities
Mouth health is crucial to the health and well-being of people with disabilities. Good mouth health promotes communication, good nutrition, self-esteem and
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Got a disability? Govt wants you to register
OFFICIALS have made a plea to the disabled community to participate in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development’s ongoing voluntary registration of persons with disabilities.
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Scotiabank donates to Training Centre
Scotiabank (Bahamas) has made its annual donation to the Training Centre for the Disabled to assist with student text books, visual aids, field trips, uniforms, start-up kits and special apparatus for disability.
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‘Disabled workers should keep benefit’
MEMBERS of the disabled community who can work should retain an invalidity benefit if hired to the workforce, said a member of the National Commission on Disabilities.
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CEDAW strengthens action for women with disabilities
THE BUREAU OF Women’s Affairs has held ongoing meetings with members of the disability community to find ways of effectively implementing national commitments to the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
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FACE TO FACE: And the award goes to . . me!
DECEMBER got off to an amazing start for me. I had an unexpected surprise that has really inspired me to press on with my personal mission of “Getting Good News in the News”. I was chosen as the “Media Advocate of the Year” and received an Icon Award during celebrations for Disability Awareness Week.
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Govt defends reallocating $25,000 from a disabilities commission to an Obie Wilchcombe memorial
OFFICE of the Prime Minister director of communications Latrae Rahming yesterday defended the government’s decision to reallocate $25,000 from the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to memorials at Baha Mar for the late Obie Wilchcombe.
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A vote to change the lives of the disabled
MEMBERS of the Bahamian disabled community packed into the House of Assembly gallery yesterday were overcome with emotion and tears at the historic passing of the long-awaited protective laws.
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Accessibility remains importantissue for Disability Council
Efforts to promote awareness of the disabled community are finally paying off, however, one big obstacle still remains – creating accessibility to public buildings and businesses, according to the president of the National Council For Disability.Shei
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Officials 'working to tear down barriers against women with disabilities'
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said officials are working to tear down barriers against women with disabilities.
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PM Christie vows disability legislation by end of year
THE struggle to legislate equal opportunity for disabled persons moved a step forward today as the government announced plans to sign on to international conventions and introduce new legislation before the year end.
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Student designs winning logo
TO get a younger demographic thinking and talking about disabilities and related issues, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities launched a logo design competition in all secondary and high schools last October.
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Disabilities are under-reported
THE number of disabled persons residing in The Bahamas is grossly under-reported according to global population averages.
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Empathy for the disabled
I read a story with interest which appeared in the December 4, 2004 edition of The Bahama Journal. The caption read “Disabled Persons Hopeful”. The story espoused the struggle for disabled persons to be recognised by society, and to be given equal opportunities in mainstream society in The Bahamas. I encourage your readers to read the story. The struggle continues.
