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Mar
17
2026
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Disability Studies Minor

By cdsadmin

Do you want to be a part of the social transformation in the Caribbean?
Do you want to have a more equitable and inclusive Caribbean?
Do you want to see persons with disabilities brought in the mainstream of Caribbean society?

HERE IS AN OPPURTUNITY FOR YOU TO BE A PART OF THESE EXCITING PROSPECTS'

Register for a Minor in Disability Studies, in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Mar
16
2026
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DBST3000 DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT Course Outline Update (2026)

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES
COURSE TITLE: DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
SHORT TITLE: DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT CODE: DBST
COURSE NUMBER: 3000
CONTACT HOURS: 39
CREDIT HOURS: 3
ACADEMIC CREDITS: 3
LEVEL: UG 3
EFFECTIVE TERM: Semester 2 2025-2026
TERM BEGIN: Semester 2
TERM EXAMINED: Semester 2
EQUIVALENT COURSE: N/A
GRADE MODE: Standard
PREREQUISITE(S): DBST1000 or SOCI1002

Mar
16
2026
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DBST2000 Disability, Law and Society Course Outline Update (2026)

By cdsadmin

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
UWI CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES

COURSE TITLE: Disability, Law and Society
SHORT TITLE: Disability, Law and Society
SUBJECT CODE: DBST
COURSE NUMBER: 2000
CONTACT HOURS: 39
CREDIT HOURS: 3
ACADEMIC CREDITS: 3
LEVEL: UG 2
EFFECTIVE TERM: Semester 2 2025-2026
TERM BEGIN: Semester 2
TERM EXAMINED: Semester 2
EQUIVALENT COURSE: N/A
GRADE MODE: Standard
PREREQUISITE(S): DBST1000 or SOCI1002

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Mar
16
2026
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DBST1000 Understanding Persons with Disabilities Course Outline (Updated) 2026

By cdsadmin

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES

COURSE TITLE: Understanding Persons with Disabilities
SHORT TITLE: Understanding Persons with Disabilities
SUBJECT CODE: DBST
COURSE NUMBER: 1000
CONTACT HOURS: 39
CREDIT HOURS: 3
ACADEMIC CREDITS: 3
LEVEL: UG 1
EFFECTIVE TERM: Semester 1 2025-2026
TERM BEGIN: Semester 1
TERM EXAMINED: Semester 1
EQUIVALENT COURSE: N/A
GRADE MODE: Standard
PREREQUISITE(S): None

Mar
05
2026
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Floyd Morris | Language-disability and society

By cdsadmin

*** Floyd Morris | Language-disability and society ***
***Published: Sunday | February 15 2026 | ***

Words matter. Undeniably, the language that we use to refer to persons with disabilities has an impact, as it shapes our perception of the world. This language has evolved over time, and terms that were commonly used some years ago are no longer acceptable.

Jan
26
2026
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Floyd Morris | The forgotten Jamaicans in the labour market

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***Floyd Morris | The forgotten Jamaicans in the labour market***
***Published: Sunday | January 25, 2026 | 12:16 AM***

Recently, at a function for the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), the affable Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information (MESYI), Dana Morris Dixon, spoke about her concern of employment for persons with disabilities. In her comments, she called upon the private sector to engage in the employment of persons with disabilities. For her, the prominent level of unemployment among persons with disabilities is unacceptable.

Jan
19
2026
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Floyd Morris | Dementia, disability and development

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***Floyd Morris | Dementia, disability and development***
***Published: Sunday | January 11, 2026 | 12:10 AM***

Approximately 50 years ago, in the rustic rural community of Bailey’s Vale in St Mary, I was exposed to the frightening challenges of dementia. My grandmother was diagnosed with the disease that would pose major challenges for the family. At the time, my grandmother was the only person in the community with the condition and people would say all manner of things about the burgeoning family crisis.

Jan
19
2026
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Floyd Morris | Integrate accessibility and inclusion for more resilient post-Melissa Jamaica

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***Floyd Morris | Integrate accessibility and inclusion for more resilient post-Melissa Jamaica***
***Published: Sunday | December 28, 2025 | 12:05 AM***

Jamaica has agreed to a number of international agreements that bind it to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for persons with disabilities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come readily to mind.

Jan
19
2026
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Floyd Morris | A new era for disability advocacy

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***Floyd Morris | A new era for disability advocacy***
***Published: Sunday | December 14, 2025 | 12:09 AM***

In recent times, I have had conversations with persons with disabilities and others within the society about the Disabilities Act that has been enacted in Jamaica. Some of these individuals have concluded that the legislation is not impactful on the lives of persons with disabilities. Some have even proffered the view that the legislation has not brought about the transformation that is needed in society.

Jun
11
2025
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Floyd Morris urges persons with disabilities to let their voices be heard via ballot boxes

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**Floyd Morris urges persons with disabilities to let their voices be heard via ballot boxes**
*Published: Friday, November 15, 2024*
*By: Jamaica Observer* ([jamaicaobserver.com][1])

**KINGSTON, Jamaica** – International advocate for the rights of people living with disabilities, Jamaica’s Professor Floyd Morris, is urging members of the disabled community and their immediate family members to vote for candidates who will look out for their interests.

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