St. George, Grenada — The Genuine Caribbean Basis (ACF) in collaboration with Technology Grenada Basis, The Authorities of Grenada, and The Caribbean Growth Financial institution, will maintain the inaugural Caribbean Incapacity Convention, October 9 to 13, 2024, on the Radisson Grenada Seaside Resort, St. George, Grenada. The convention is themed “Group Entry, Empowerment, and Inclusion.” It would collect completely different voices to debate necessary points about incapacity and inclusion within the Caribbean.
A worldwide examine commissioned by UNICEF which highlights the necessity for supportive program designs for youth with disabilities, will likely be central to the convention’s discussions. ACF and its companions will critically have interaction with the examine’s findings to align the Caribbean with international efforts to deal with the wants of individuals with disabilities. Subjects equivalent to advocacy and consciousness, schooling, laws, and boundaries to inclusion will likely be explored all through the convention. Discussions are on the best way amongst on-line teams which have already signed on, as a lead-up to the convention.
A 2023 report from the World Well being Group (WHO) revealed that round 16% of the world’s inhabitants, equating to roughly 1.3 billion people, expertise disabilities. These people steadily encounter inadequate healthcare, rehabilitation, and specialised help, resulting in a better incidence of untimely loss of life.
Individuals with Diabilities within the Caribbean
ACF has at all times labored to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities within the Caribbean. They do that by means of a medical tools provide program. In addition they just lately began the Futuristic Studying By Youth Involvement program. This program is in partnership with the Technology Grenada Basis (GGF).
“I’m so enthusiastic about bringing the area collectively on the intense subject of incapacity as we search to amplify the voices of our folks together with civil society,” mentioned Andrew Sharpe, Founder and CEO of ACF. “We’re shifting as one Caribbean; nobody is being omitted.”
Facilitators from neighborhood teams, regional authorities businesses, worldwide advocacy organizations, instructional establishments, and subject specialists will lead the discussions. On the occasion, an in depth white paper will likely be created and shared with Caricom and regional governments. On the occasion, a white paper will likely be created. It will likely be shared with Caricom and regional governments. This paper will provide useful insights and options. Its focus will likely be on attaining the 2030 Sustainable Growth Targets set by the United Nations.
Caribbean Incapacity Convention Companions
Further companions for the convention are: The Grenada Tourism Authority, Advocacy Grenada, CommUnity of the Deaf, The United Nations, Soul Touchin Experiences LLC., Jamaica Ex-Servicemen and Ladies Basis, USA, JONSTAR Consulting Group, Tim’s Large Coronary heart Basis, Radisson Grenada Seaside Resort and Sorana Mitchell Worlds.
For extra data and to register for the convention, go to www.caribbeandisabilityconference.org. You might also name 857-271-6006, or e mail [email protected].
