Education BCCL partners with top US online high school The collaboration is with the Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences The collaboration is with the Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences Mar 21, 2025 3:05 PM
Education BCCL introduces ‘dynamic’ early years learning programme The reception year is to implement the globally recognised International Early Years Curriculum The reception year is to implement the globally recognised International Early Years Curriculum Mar 07, 2025 7:58 AM
Opinion Writer Bermuda cannot take its foot off the gas on disabled rights Allan Doughty makes three recommendations in his final op-ed on the matter Allan Doughty makes three recommendations in his final op-ed on the matter Feb 01, 2025 8:00 AM
Education Government apologises to parents at special needs school Education ministry admits it should have notified that substitute teachers would be drafted in at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Education ministry admits it should have notified that substitute teachers would be drafted in at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Jan 29, 2025 7:55 AM
Education BCCL opens applications for teacher-mentor programme The course covers the needs of students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD The course covers the needs of students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD Jan 21, 2025 1:33 PM
General Disabled residents come forward with pride Speakers discuss the need to include the differently-abled in leadership positions Speakers discuss the need to include the differently-abled in leadership positions Dec 03, 2024 6:13 PM
Event Disability inclusion ‘a moral and social responsibility’ The world day for people living with disabilities comes with a call for Bermuda to champion accessibility and inclusion The world day for people living with disabilities comes with a call for Bermuda to champion accessibility and inclusion Dec 03, 2024 7:51 AM
General Event to celebrate people with disabilities The event at City Hall is to mark the observance of the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities The event at City Hall is to mark the observance of the UN’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities Dec 02, 2024 11:59 AM
General Charity launches button pin campaign for inclusivity WindReach is to hand out badges to encourage more dialogue and drive change WindReach is to hand out badges to encourage more dialogue and drive change Nov 25, 2024 11:00 AM
Education Teachers sanctioned for student advocacy, union says The general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers says the Department of Education is prioritising pay cuts over staffing and safety issues The general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers says the Department of Education is prioritising pay cuts over staffing and safety issues Nov 12, 2024 8:40 AM
Event Inclusive Hallowe’en event a treat for the community Beyond Inclusion’s second Trunk or Treat event offers a safe and accessible trick-or-treat alternative Beyond Inclusion’s second Trunk or Treat event offers a safe and accessible trick-or-treat alternative Oct 28, 2024 7:48 AM
General Rights body hails disability treaty but says more to be done The treaty requires signatories to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights as others The treaty requires signatories to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights as others Oct 24, 2024 12:02 PM
Education Minister: ‘Safety issues at Hope Academy being addressed’ Diallo Rabain says government plans to accelerate the development of the school as part of education reform plans Diallo Rabain says government plans to accelerate the development of the school as part of education reform plans Oct 23, 2024 7:59 AM
General UN disability convention to grade Bermuda’s progress The recently extended agreement will set guidelines for the Government The recently extended agreement will set guidelines for the Government Oct 15, 2024 7:58 AM
Health Extension of UN disability convention to Bermuda The “historic” move is expected to protect the rights of more than 3,000 people living with disabilities in Bermuda The “historic” move is expected to protect the rights of more than 3,000 people living with disabilities in Bermuda Oct 11, 2024 7:59 AM
Education Alternative education school reopens after one-day staff walkout Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy opens its doors with unresolved concerns now on the agenda for upcoming consultation Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy opens its doors with unresolved concerns now on the agenda for upcoming consultation Oct 10, 2024 7:55 AM
Education Hope Academy staff down tools over safety Parents are asked by school staff to call for the provision of necessary resources by the Ministry of Education Parents are asked by school staff to call for the provision of necessary resources by the Ministry of Education Oct 09, 2024 8:00 AM
General Human rights report highlights rental discrimination Recommendations are submitted to the Government after consultation carried out by the Human Rights Commission Recommendations are submitted to the Government after consultation carried out by the Human Rights Commission Jul 22, 2024 8:00 AM
General Public consultation on disability inclusion under way The Human Rights Commission says disability has been one of its most frequently identified grounds of discrimination since 2018 The Human Rights Commission says disability has been one of its most frequently identified grounds of discrimination since 2018 Jun 06, 2024 4:43 PM
Politics Work continues on Disabilities Register The register will highlight gaps in service and help to level the playing field for those with disabilities The register will highlight gaps in service and help to level the playing field for those with disabilities Jun 01, 2024 7:55 AM
Health Bermuda’s first national disability registry to launch Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, said the registry marked a “significant milestone” Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, said the registry marked a “significant milestone” Apr 24, 2024 7:30 AM
General Home of blindness charity to reopen Vision Bermuda will reopen its headquarters at Beacon House after years of renovations Vision Bermuda will reopen its headquarters at Beacon House after years of renovations Apr 05, 2024 6:54 AM
Health Two wheelchairs donated to Summerhaven Technology group and Chancery Legal combine forces to assist the care home for people with disabilities Technology group and Chancery Legal combine forces to assist the care home for people with disabilities Jan 23, 2024 7:56 AM
Opinion Writer A bold step for persons with disabilities Ianthia Simmons-Wade writes that the recognition of the UN international day is a clarion call for awareness, understanding and action Ianthia Simmons-Wade writes that the recognition of the UN international day is a clarion call for awareness, understanding and action Dec 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Transport Hamilton relaxes rules for disabled-parking permits City extends the duration of the permits from one year to five City extends the duration of the permits from one year to five Dec 07, 2023 7:55 AM
Health Panel on disability in workplaces to be held Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is to host discussion on Wednesday Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is to host discussion on Wednesday Nov 30, 2023 12:03 PM
Bermuda Youth Connect Encouraging advocacy Daniella-Jade Lowe, of Bermuda Youth Connect, speaks up for those with disabilities Daniella-Jade Lowe, of Bermuda Youth Connect, speaks up for those with disabilities Jun 16, 2023 7:59 AM
Health Moyra Benbow (1935-2023): shared the healing powers of horses A life-changing programme for Bermuda’s disabled took flight under the leadership of an ex-teacher with a love of horses. A life-changing programme for Bermuda’s disabled took flight under the leadership of an ex-teacher with a love of horses. May 05, 2023 7:53 AM
Letters to the Editor More progress needed on disabled access Margot Cox bemoans numerous infringements of the Human Rights Act 1981 in which those with physical challenges are given little consideration Margot Cox bemoans numerous infringements of the Human Rights Act 1981 in which those with physical challenges are given little consideration Apr 25, 2023 7:58 AM
Politics Action plan to help adults with intellectual disabilities A five-year strategy to fill gaps in care was revealed by the Minister of Social Development and Seniors. A five-year strategy to fill gaps in care was revealed by the Minister of Social Development and Seniors. Mar 24, 2023 7:27 AM
