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Bridgetown, Barbados — The Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) has launched a major regional workshop in Bridgetown from October 14–16, 2025, bringing together disability advocates, young leaders, and policymakers from across the English-speaking Caribbean. The initiative aims to strengthen inclusive…

An important message from (AWWDI) Good morning! Let’s talk about progress. True progress isn’t just about building roads or infrastructure; it’s about unlocking the full potential of every single citizen. The message is clear: “INCLUSION IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE.” When…

Statement from the Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum (CDPF)On President Trump’s Recent Autism Announcement The Commonwealth Disabled Peoples Forum expresses deep concern over the recent announcement by President Donald Trump, in which he claimed to have found the “cause” of autism,…

I attach the published Strategic Plan of the Commonwealth 2025-2030 https://thecommonwealth.org/publications/strategic-plan-2025-2030. CDPF senior officers met the Secretary General in person on this issue  30th July and submitted our written comments (attached).  Despite warm words from Shirley Botchwey, Secretary General of the Commonwealth…

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CDPF Report on Global Disability Summit 3 Berlin 1st to 3rd April 2025. The Summit was sponsored and organised by the German and Jordanian Government, with the International Disability Alliance (IDA). There was a Civil Society Forum on the 1st…

CDPF Support the Amman-Berlin Declaration on Global Disability Inclusion. To make this declaration more than fine words, several things need to occur in the Disability World. Firstly, recent cutbacks in international aid from USAID following the election of President Trump…

Self advocates who are non verbal from Southern Africa deserve respect and our attention as we prepare for Disability Global Summit 3 in Berlin from 1st to 3rd April 2025.

From CDPF General Secretary Richard Rieser