Photos, Video, 360: BHB Fete Of Exceptionalities
Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] today [June 4] celebrated the first anniversary of the formation of its Community and Intellectual Disability Team [CIDT] with a Fête of Exceptionalities.
A spokesperson said, “The community event saw persons with intellectual disabilities; their friends and family, the CIDT and MWI senior leaders join for a day of fun activities at the Warwick Parish Council Field.”
“The CIDT works to provide appropriate and client-centred services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with comorbid and co-occurring health needs living in Bermuda,” said Clinical Manager of CIDT Christopher Cunningham.
“The success of the first year of this department has brought about necessary referrals for day programmes, client moves to residential group homes for respite or permanent stays, employment opportunities and weekly therapy sessions focused on various topics to support the daily lives of clients,” said Preston Swan, BHB Acting Chief Operating Officer and VP Clinical Operations [MWI].
“Additionally, the team has been able to assist in emergency cases for other individuals needing substantial support, all while developing ties with multiple agencies on the island,” he added.
“The main objectives of our Fête of Exceptionalities are to provide our clients the opportunity to celebrate themselves in a public setting and engage in meaningful social engagement with their peers and the wider community,” said Morrisa Rogers, BHB Clinical Director of Intellectual Disabilities. “Attendees had the opportunity to seek information from our resource tent about the CIDT and other organisations that provide services to this community,” she added.
“It was free and featured lots of soca music, games, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy and the gombeys were a big hit.
“We hope the event provided insight for future community events on how to make inclusion possible for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities,” said Mr Cunningham.
“Inclusion is necessary and important, especially if we want to continue reducing the stigmas around mental health and intellectual disability.”
“We would like to acknowledge and thank our sponsor who share in the success of today’s event,” said Ronnelle James, Clinical Assistant of the CIDT. “They are: Special Olympics, K. Margaret Carter Centre, New Dimensions Day Programmes, John Barritt & Sons Ltd, The Hiles Family [Kris and Christianna], The Client Empowerment Council and Tomorrow’s Voices. We also thank Warwick Parish Council and The Royal Bermuda Regiment.”
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