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“Walk a Mile in My Shoes” event held in recognition of IDPD 2024

“Walk a Mile in My Shoes”, an annual event, gave able-bodied individuals a glimpse into the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities in St. Kitts and Nevis who traverse the streets of Basseterre every day.

 

This was hosted by the St. Kitts-Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Department of Disability Services, held in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed annually on December 3rd.

 

The 2024 Theme is: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.

 

Persons were blindfolded to experience the challenges of the visually impaired while others sat in wheelchairs representing persons with mobility challenges. Those taking part in the event walked the streets of Basseterre, commencing at the West Line Bus Terminal.

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