"We always have enough to be happy if we are enjoying what we do have - and not worrying about what we don't have." - Ken Keyes Jr.

Council News 
 
 News Releases
 
 Speeches
 
 Members' News
 
 Local News about the Disabled
 
 BCD Publications
Search
Speeches           Last Updated: Jul 18th, 2008 - 12:31:11

Disability awareness in disaster management training
Nobody should be left behind during a disaster and the Barbados Council for the Disabled continues to do its part to ensure that this does not happen to any Barbadian with a disability.
Jul 15, 2008, 12:21

Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
Persons with disabilities encounter a number of challenges in daily life. Among the more significant ones are the availability of adequate medication, access to the environment, adequate parking facilities, employment and welfare benefits.

May 21, 2008, 8:57

President's Address to MG Lecture
Sometimes I believe that it is protocol that makes one say it is with the greatest pleasure that I am delivering this address, but in this case it goes beyond just the protocol, I am truly delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of this special occasion.
Apr 18, 2008, 9:09

Presentation of B139
I believe that the greatest gift that one person can give to the other is the gift of understanding, to be able to empathise with people who are less fortunate than oneself is the very pinnacle of human kindness, to be able with sincerity and not patronizingly say ‘THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I.’
Sep 24, 2007, 9:14

Launch of B139
Speech delivered by the president at the launch of the Council's newest addition to its fleet of buses.
Aug 9, 2007, 2:27