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Ministry Creating A National Disability Register
The Ministry “is currently progressing the development of a National Disability Register, which will be a first for Bermuda,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8] the Minister said, ”This morning I rise as Minister with responsibility for persons with... Read more of this article
HSBC Bermuda To Shine Purple For IDPWD
HSBC Bermuda announced plans to illuminate the Front Street façade of the Harbourview Center in purple on December 4th and 5th in recognition of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities [IDPWD]. A spokesperson said, “Promoted by the United Nations since 1992, IDPWD celebrates the achievements and contributions – as well as increases... Read more of this article
Disability Equity Symposium On April 22
Inspire Bermuda, Registered Charity #1006, will be holding its first Disability Equity Symposium on Saturday, April 22. A spokesperson said, “In keeping with its mission of advocating for the rights of persons living with disabilities/exceptionalities, the Equity Symposium will bring together participating organizations and registered charities... Read more of this article
Minister On Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert provided an overview of the the activities that have been put in place in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which, as declared by the United Nations, will be officially recognized on December 3rd 2022. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 2] the Minister... Read more of this article
HSBC To Light Up Purple To Support IDPWD
The International Day of Persons With Disabilities [IDPWD] will be celebrated on Saturday [Dec 3] and for” the third consecutive year, purple is the colour of the day at HSBC Bermuda in support of those with disabilities.” A spokesperson said, “Promoted by the United Nations since 1992, IDPWD celebrates the achievements and contributions... Read more of this article
Dec 2: WindReach To Host Webinar For IDPD
WindReach will host a virtual conference in recognition of the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] on December 2. A spokesperson said, “Our community will have the opportunity to hear from a varied panel of experts of which some have the lived experience, and others many years of experience working with individuals... Read more of this article
2022 Day Of Persons With Disabilities Events
The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert is inviting the public to join the Proclamation of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] on Monday. “On Monday, November 28th, at 12:30 pm on the steps of City Hall, we invite the public to join us for the Proclamation of the UN International Day of Persons with... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Motorcade To Celebrate IDPWD
[Updated with photos] There was a big show of support from the community today [Dec 3] as people lined the streets to cheer on the motorcade held celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities. Speaking just before the motorcade started, Clinical Director Intellectual Disabilities Morrisa Rogers said, “As Government’s largest... Read more of this article
Traffic Notice For Today’s IDPWD Motorcade
The Ministry of Public Works issued a road traffic advisory for today [Dec 3] in advance of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities Day [IDPWD] motorcade, which starts at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] will be holding... Read more of this article
HSBC To Shine A Light On Supporting IDPWD
The International Day of Persons With Disabilities [IDPWD] will be celebrated on Friday [Dec 3] and for the second consecutive year, HSBC will shine a light on what this represents to the organization. A spokesperson said, “Promoted by the United Nations since 1992, IDPWD celebrates the achievements and contributions – as well as increases awareness,... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Celebrating IDPWD
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series celebrates the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which takes place this Friday [Dec 3]. The Bermuda Hospitals Board will be hosting a motorcade to celebrate the day on Friday — set to start at 11am — and they are encouraging the public to cheer... Read more of this article
Dec 3: WindReach To Host Virtual Conference
WindReach will be hosting a virtual conference in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Friday, December 3. A spokesperson said, “Common Ground 2021 is a virtual one-day conference that will focus on ‘encouraging advocacy.’ People with disabilities have been fighting for their right to be heard,... Read more of this article
BHB/MWI To Hold Motorcade On December 3
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] is inviting the public to join in celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities on Friday, December 3, with a motorcade set to be held. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] invites the public to join in celebrating International Day of People... Read more of this article
Minister On Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Minister of Social Development & Seniors Tinee Furbert delivered a speech in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] to highlight the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The Minister said, “Yesterday people worldwide participated in events in recognition of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Bermuda held several... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Motorcade To Celebrate IDPD
In celebration of the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] held a motorcade yesterday [Dec 3] traveling from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI], through areas including the City of Hamilton and then traveling back to MWI. The motorcade stopped at Dame Marjorie Hope Academy, then proceeded to the K... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: HSBC Building Lights Up Purple
In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today [Dec 3], HSBC Bermuda joined in with the global ‘PurpleLightUp’ initiative, with a section of their Front Street building illuminated in purple in “recognition of the economic contribution that employees with disabilities bring to organizations across the globe”... Read more of this article
