Governance
Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD)
The statutory body established under the Act to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of rights by persons with disabilities.
Definition
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is a statutory body established under the Disabilities Act, 2014. Its primary functions include promoting, protecting, and ensuring the full and equal enjoyment by persons with disabilities of privileges, interests, benefits, and treatment on an equal basis with others. The JCPD is central to the implementation of the Act, serving as a key resource for persons with disabilities, advocating for their rights, and providing guidance on compliance to various stakeholders, including employers.