6 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Barbados
When you think of a remote island country in the Eastern Caribbean, you may not immediately associate it with wheelchair accessibility. While Barbados still has many challenges to overcome when it comes to offerings for wheelchair users, I found it to be an extremely welcoming country
Barbados: A Beautiful Spot in the Sun
As the chill in the air envelopes us, we dream of warm destinations where we can relax and enjoy the warmth of the sun. I think back to my travels to Barbados. My first visit to the magical island was remarkable, as I felt like a
Discount card coming for disabled people
MEMBERS OF THE disabled community will soon have a discount card to help with their purchases. The Empowerment Card, which is expected to be rolled out in March next year, was officially launched by president of Barbados Council for the Disabled Senator Kerryann Ifill at the association’s
Beach Wheelchair Training at Brownes Beach Barbados
Some members of Breakfast Club of Barbados (BCB) Council for the Disabled are today at Browne’s Beach in a training session focused on the use of recently acquired beach wheelchairs. The specially equipped wheelchairs were donated by the Rotary Club of Barbados. BCD members, along with volunteers and
Disabled visitors tour island
A group of disabled visitors was able to enjoy a piece 
of Barbados yesterday through a tour facilitated 
by the Barbados Council For The Disabled (BCD) and the Ministry of Tourism. The Council For The Disabled arranged a two-hour plus tour for the group of 23 people
Special Olympics – Much More Than Sports
Barbados Special Olympics athletes have a history of excellent performances in sports, but many people are not aware that their accomplishments extend well beyond the field of competition.  Each Saturday, athletes, who are 16 years and older, meet at St. Leonards School to take part in activities
UDC sensitising employees on how to deal with the disabled
Urban Development Commission employees have been exposed to the challenges confronting persons living with disabilities. And today, the Barbados Council for the Disabled held a workshop at their headquarters, Harambe House, the Garrison, St. Michael, for employees of the UDC to sensitise them to the peculiar challenges
Quality service for all
When planning a vacation, do you ever take into consideration the width of the doorways or how many steps lead to your hotel of choice? Do you ever give thought to whether the elevator has audio announcements for each floor or if the fire alarm is
A most able spirit
Wheelchair-bound from age three, there are no restraints strong enough to shackle the spirit of Dondre Hunte-Weekes. The 13-year-old was born on January 13, 2000, with a condition called cerebral palsy, which is caused by injuries or abnormalities of the brain. Most of these problems occur as
Creating independence for all
When planning a vacation, do you ever take into consideration the width of the doorways or how many steps lead to your hotel of choice? Do you ever give thought to whether the elevator has audio announcements for each floor or if the fire alarm is
