Christine Hendricks
Dr. Christine Hendricks is the Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), and she recently advocated for a specific census to better capture the number of individuals living with disabilities in Jamaica, highlighting the importance of accurate data for policy and program development.
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Dr Christine Hendricks emphasises that persons rebuilding should do so using the universal design principles.
JCPD urges accessible rebuilding in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-16
Dr Christine Hendricks wants the recovery of disabled Jamaicans to be prioritized after Hurricane Melissa.
Hendricks calls for inclusive rebuilding | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-17Dr. Christine Hendricks emphasized the need for an inclusive disaster management framework for people with disabilities.
Melissa leaves disabled struggling for survival | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-16
Christine Hendricks is the executive director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities.
Editorial | STATIN versus ancient Rome | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-19
Dr Christine Hendricks, executive director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, praised parents and caregivers for their dedication to children with special needs.
Call for greater support and inclusion for children with autism in Jamaica | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-05
Her proposal comes on the heels of a call from Dr Christine Hendricks in late February for a specific census to accurately capture the number of persons living with a disability in the country.
PNP pledges disability fund, more resources for special needs children | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-19
Dr Christine Hendricks, Executive Director of the JCPD, emphasized the need for more data on disability in Jamaica during a panel discussion.
JCPD wants census for persons living with disabilities | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-28Dr. Christine Hendricks, Executive Director of the JCPD, emphasizes the need for a specific census to capture the number of persons living with disabilities in Jamaica.
JCPD wants census for persons living with disabilities | NewsJamaica· 2025-02-27