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Jan
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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.

Jun
11
2025
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Prof Floyd Morris re‑elected to UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Prof Floyd Morris re‑elected to UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
By: Jamaica Observer

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Professor Floyd Morris has been re‑elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Morris, who recently made history as the first blind professor at The University of the West Indies, garnered 135 votes from 186 countries.

The professor of Disability Studies was first elected to the UN committee in November 2020 for a four‑year term.

Jun
11
2025
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Floyd Morris | Is Jamaica on track to achieve SDGs for persons with disabilities?

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**Floyd Morris | Is Jamaica on track to achieve SDGs for persons with disabilities?**
*Published: Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 12:05 AM*
*By: Senator Floyd Morris, PhD – Director, Centre for Disability Studies, The University of the West Indies, Mona*
*Source: The Gleaner (gleanerjamaica.com)*
[Original Article Link](https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20231217/floyd-morris-jam...)

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Apr
12
2024
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UPDATE FOR SIXTH UWICDS REGIONAL DISABILITY STUDIES CONFERENCE

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The UWI Centre for Disability Studies Sixth Regional Disability Studies Conference will be held on April 16-17, commencing at 10:00AM on Tuesday April 16 with the opening ceremony. The conference will be held in the Eon Nigel Harris Conference Room at the UWI Regional Headquarters. The conference for this year will focus on employment of persons with disabilities and the theme is “Employment Creation: The Path to Sustainable Development for Persons with Disabilities”.

Apr
10
2024
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Presentations for the Sixth Regional Disability Studies Conference - Day 2

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DAY 2

9:00-10:00AM The CRPD and the Right to Work and employment of Persons with Disabilities - Dr. Samuel Kabue

10:00-11:00AM The Road to Change-Employing Persons with Disabilities - Miss Denise Daley

11:30-12:30PM Labour Market Antecedents of Success - Dr. Annicia Gayle Geddes

12:30-1:00PM Employers Views of Wage Equality for Persons with Disabilities - Dr. Bephyer Parey

1:00-1:30PM Enhancing Disability Literacy for Employment and Employability - Dr. Bridgette Hinds

2:30-3:30PM Where are they now? - Dr. Shakeisha Scott and Marilyn McKoy

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