Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum Hosts Regional Workshop in Barbados to Advance Disability Inclusion

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…

Message from Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative, Nigeria

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 CDPF on President Trump’s Autism comments

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,…

Re: Building a more Resilient Commonwealth. Strategic Plan 2025-2030

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…

African Disabled Girls Empowerment Pilot Project

Submit by midnight 31st March 2025 to unaburwanda@yahoo.com Overview Commonwealth Disabled People’ Forum is an umbrella of Disabled Peoples Organizations across the 56 Commonwealth countries. CDPF mission is to develop a unified voice for the implementation of Disability Rights and Equality…