‘Circle of Friends’ seeks to change the negative narrative onpersons with disabilities in the Caribbean to positive, and Executive Director Beverly Leblanc says COF stands for Support, Advocacy & Access

Circle of Friends is seeking to change the negative narrative of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Caribbean Region, to a positive one in 2024. In an interview with Q95 news on April 27, 2024, Executive Director of Circle Of Friends (COF), Beverly Leblanc, explains that COF stands on three pillars: Support, Advocacy & Access.
 
This, as the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will be hosting the SIDS4 Conference, according to the United Nations multiple high-level side events will be held in connection with the main Conference. One of the major side events will be led by Circle Of Friends.
 
Beverly Leblanc says this is being done to create a platform for in-depth and wider discussion on creating a regional path toward sustainability and inclusion in Small Island Developing States. Out of the 300 applicants who registered for the conference’s side event opportunity only 190 made through, including Circle Of Friends (Dominica).
 
Leblanc will present her message at the Upcoming SIDS Disabilities Forum from May 27th to the 30th, 2024 in Antigua & Barbuda.

Executive Director of Circle Of Friends (COF), Beverly Leblanc