Photos & Video: Minister Furbert On UNCRPD

Good morning to my differently abled community and Bermuda,

Thank you to all who have gathered here with me today to mark a truly historic moment for Bermuda. To Ms. Simmons and the entire team at Summerhaven. Your daily work of empowering people with physical disabilities and fostering a welcoming environment is invaluable to Bermuda. You embody the essence of what today represents, and we are profoundly grateful for all that you do.

We are here to celebrate the official extension of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [UNCRPD] to our island – a significant stride forward that declares, as a country, our commitment to securing the rights, dignity, and full participation of our disabled community.

Bermuda is proud to be the first …