Organization
Barbados Council for the Disabled(BCD)
Founded in 1976, the Barbados Council for the Disabled is the non-governmental umbrella body that partners with community sectors and international agencies to champion the rights of all persons with disabilities in Barbados, including residents and visitors. It offers accessible transportation, braille services, beach wheelchairs, sign language interpreters, and property accessibility assessments.
About
The Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) was established in 1976 as Barbados's primary non-governmental umbrella organisation for disability rights and services. Based in St. Michael, Bridgetown, BCD partners with government, the private sector, and international agencies to effect systemic change and ensure the full integration of persons with disabilities into Barbadian society.
What They Do
BCD provides a wide range of direct services including accessible transportation, braille translation, beach wheelchair loans, sign language interpretation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses. As an umbrella body it also supports and coordinates member disability organisations, advocates for legislative reform, and raises public awareness on disability rights and inclusion.
Who They Serve
Persons with diverse disabilities across Barbados — including residents and international visitors — and the organisations that support them.
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