Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities | Statutory body advancing inclusion, accessibility & equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
1C-1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5
Joined December 2022
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Education and assistive technology shaped Vivian “Bruce” Blake's journey towards independence. 💙
Watch his story: youtu.be/oyZhhWITuEQ
#JCPD #DisabilityInclusion
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ACCESSIBLE OR OOPS?
You post an event flyer on X without alt text (an image description).
Comment ACCESSIBLE or OOPS below. Tell us why and how you would describe the flyer instead.
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Tuesday Talks: Seizure Edition
“You should hold someone down during a seizure to stop their movements.”
Myth or fact? Reply with your answer and tell us why.
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📢 JCPD IS HIRING!
Applications are invited for:
▪️ Human Resource Officer
▪️ Records Officer
▪️ Policy Analyst
▪️ Compliance & Investigation Officer
📅 Deadline: November 10, 2026.
Visit jcpd.gov.jm to apply.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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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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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.
🇯🇲👋🏾 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! 👋🏾🤟🏾
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.
📍 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 | 📧 [email protected]
📱 @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
📧 [email protected]
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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. 💙
📢 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
📧 [email protected]
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