@JCPDJA

Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities | Statutory body advancing inclusion, accessibility & equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

 1C-1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5
jcpd.gov.jm
Joined December 2022
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🧦 SOCK IT TO ME! Odd socks celebrate individuality and raise awareness of Down syndrome! 💙💛 Wearing mismatched socks today? Share a photo or description and tell us what they mean to you! #DisabilityAwareness
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After losing her sight at 28, Lorraine Findlay rebuilt her life through education, employment and support from JCPD. 💙 ▶️ Watch her story: youtu.be/IKF1PZ0xzp4?si=cV3g…
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YOUR BRAIN IN 3 EMOJIS 🧠 Some of us learn best by seeing, hearing or moving. Which 3 emojis show how your brain learns best? Tell us what they mean and share your best focus hack.
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After a childhood accident, Earl Thomas built a career and created opportunities for others, proving disability doesn't define potential. 💙 ▶️ youtu.be/91zD3dqEfdk?si=-CxA…
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Join in the conversation ETIQUETTE OR OOPS? You see someone with a white cane at a crossing, so you grab their arm and guide them across. Was that ETIQUETTE or an OOPS? Comment ETIQUETTE or OOPS below! Tell us why and what you would do instead. Let's talk about it! 👇🏽
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Round 2: Someone rests their white cane against a chair. You move it out of the way to tidy up. Etiquette or oops? Tell us what you think!
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Answer: Oops! Ask first: “Would you like help crossing?” If they accept, offer your arm and let them hold it. Let the person guide the support they need.
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After losing the use of his right hand, one small victory gave Hugh Grant renewed hope and independence. 💙 Watch his story: youtu.be/daqe3L3asJ4?si=LT9J… #JCPD #DisabilityAwareness
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🚌 Getting to JCPD's New Kingston office just got easier. JUTC Route 102 now stops at JCPD HQ. Harbour View → Cross Roads → Half Way Tree → JCPD New Kingston ✓ Weekdays only | First departure 6:00 AM
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Housing solutions now available for persons with disabilities in Jamaica. JCPD x NHT | Perth 2 Development, Manchester ✔ Serviced lots ✔ 2-bedroom units ✔ 100% financing available 📅 Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026 Visit your nearest JCPD office to apply.
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🇯🇲👋🏾 SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH! 💙💛 JCPD celebrates Deaf culture, JSL and inclusion. 🤟🏾 Make communication inclusive: ✅ Face the person ✅ Sign, write or use gestures ✅ Speak clearly 💡 Do you know how to say “hello” in JSL? Show us in the comments! 👋🏾🤟🏾
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WE ARE HERE! WE ARE OPEN TO SERVE YOU! The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is now serving you from our new headquarters at 1C–1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5.
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📍 NEW LOCATION ALERT JCPD will operate from its new location effective Monday, September 14, 2026. 📍 1C–1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5 📞 876-515-9069 | 📱 WhatsApp: 876-447-0444 🌐 jcpd.gov.jm | 📧 jcpd@jcpd.gov.jm 📱 @JCPDJA
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🎓 Margaret Moody Scholarship Now Open! Eligible applicants can download the application form at jcpd.gov.jm and submit completed applications at any JCPD office. 📅 Deadline: September 30, 2026 📞 876-515-9069 | 💬 WhatsApp: 876-447-0444 📧 jcpd@jcpd.gov.jm
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📲 Join the JCPD WhatsApp Channel today and stay connected with information that matters. Click this link to join: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8… Follow. Connect. Stay informed. 💙
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📢 RELOCATION UPDATE 1: JCPD is at the NIS Office, 18 Ripon Road, Kingston 5, August 31–September 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 📞 876-515-9069 | 💬 876-447-0444 📧 jcpd@jcpd.gov.jm
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📢 JCPD UPDATE JCPD will relocate August. 31–September 11, 2026. During this period, Client Services & Rehabilitation, Transition & Social Services will operate from NIS Office, 18 Ripon Rd, Kgn 5. 📞 876-515-9069 | 💬 876-447-0444 📧 jcpd@jcpd.gov.jm
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🧭 IDPD 2025 📅 Dec 3 Theme: Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All Join JCPD as we reflect, participate, and recommit to a Jamaica where everyone has access, dignity, and opportunity. Let’s build a truly inclusive country. 🇯🇲♿ #IDPD2025 #AccessibleJamaica
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💛💚🖤 We are with you, Jamaica. After Hurricane Melissa, we stand united to rebuild: accessible, inclusive, and stronger than before. If you or a loved one needs assistance, call 876-818-2397 or WhatsApp 876-299-7393. #BuildBackStronger #JCPD
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“It’s one of the best programmes I’ve ever seen.” A MyJCPD user shares how the new app brings independence & dignity to persons with disabilities — no more long trips to Kingston, no more barriers. A new chapter for accessibility in Jamaica. #MyJCPD #AccessibilityMatters
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