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Police, firemen among 180 trained in Jamaican Sign Language

DEAF and hard-of-hearing members of society are now poised to have direct access to a range of social services including police, fire and legal services, as some public servants were among the 180. ....

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Persons with disabilities access services at LAC justice fair

MONTEGO BAY, St James The inaugural staging of the Ministry of Justice's Legal Aid Council's Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities, held on December 7 for persons with disabilities (PWD), p. ....

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Justice fair hosted In Montego Bay for persons with disabilities

The Legal Aid Council and Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities hosted the inaugural Justice Fair for physically challenged persons, in a bid to advance equality and inclusivity for citizens within this group. The event, funded by the. ....

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3,124 children with developmental disabilities benefiting from early stimulation interventions – Charles Jr

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is currently providing early intervention services to some 3,124 children between birth and six (0-6) years, with developmental disabilities. Portfolio minister Pearnel Charles Jr made the disclosure in a. ....

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Accessibility checklist to encourage more inclusivity across nation

Jamaica now has an official Accessibility Checklist for persons living with disabilities which complements the long called for Disabilities Act 2022, that was made effective on Valentine’s Day that year by the Government. This checklist is. ....

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