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JCPD announces head office relocation with focus on accessibility
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JCPD announces head office relocation with focus on accessibility

From Jamaica Observer · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is relocating its head office from 10 Ripon Road to 1C-1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5.
  • The new office, scheduled to open on September 1, 2026, is being renovated with accessibility as a key feature.
  • The JCPD assures the public that its services and dedication to persons with disabilities remain constant despite the move.

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is undergoing a significant transition as it prepares to move its head office to a new location in Kingston.

The JCPD's main office will relocate from 10 Ripon Road to 1C-1F Pawsey Road, Kingston 5. The move is currently in progress, with operations at the new site slated to begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. During this transition period, the JCPD will continue to offer services at its current head office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, up until Wednesday, September 30.

Our new home is being renovated with accessibility as a non-negotiable feature, in keeping with our mandate to persons with disabilities.

— Dr Christine HendricksExecutive Director of the JCPD, highlighting the focus on accessibility at the new office.

Executive Director Dr. Christine Hendricks emphasized that accessibility is a paramount consideration in the renovation of the new headquarters. "Our new home is being renovated with accessibility as a non-negotiable feature, in keeping with our mandate to persons with disabilities," she stated. Dr. Hendricks assured clients, stakeholders, and partners that the organization's commitment to serving individuals with disabilities remains unwavering, even as the physical location changes.

We want our clients, stakeholders, and partners to know that while our location is changing, our dedication to serving persons with disabilities remains constant.

— Dr Christine HendricksExecutive Director of the JCPD, reassuring the public about continued service.

All other JCPD offices across the island will maintain their regular operating schedules. The organization's telephone numbers, email addresses, and online contact methods will not change. Clients with existing appointments will be contacted directly if any adjustments are needed. The JCPD encourages the public to stay updated on the relocation details and interim service arrangements via their website, social media platforms, or by contacting their local parish office.

Dr. Hendricks described the move as a "significant step in strengthening the council’s ability to serve persons with disabilities, ensuring that its facilities reflect the values of inclusion, dignity, and accessibility."

This move represents a significant step in strengthening the council’s ability to serve persons with disabilities, ensuring that its facilities reflect the values of inclusion, dignity, and accessibility.

— Dr HendricksExecutive Director of the JCPD, describing the importance of the relocation.
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Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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