By Morissa Lindsay
Students from various schools with special needs and disabilities across Barbados participated in the inaugural National Primary Schools Athletics Championship (NAPSAC) Special Needs Awareness Walk held today at the Wildey Gymnasium.
President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled and an activist for special needs inclusion in this country, Kerryann Ifill was in attendance and she encouraged the students to be proud.
Ifill said that today’s walk demonstrates inclusivity for the disabled society of Barbados and thanked the National Sports Council, the schools and all those who played a role in such a great initiative.
“I want all of you to be proud of who you are, proud of your schools, your teachers, your support, your parents. Proud of the fact that the National Sports Council, its staff, its coaches and everyone here today that we are all here because we all know one thing, those of us that live with special needs are proud and dedicated citizens of Barbados. We are all ready to represent our country and our schools whenever and wherever we go,” Ifill said during her remarks of encouragement.
Among the participating schools were Irving Wilson, Erdiston Special School, Ellerton Special Unit, Ann Hill, Eagle Hall Unit, St. Pauls, St. Catherine’s, Charles F. Brooke Unit, All Saints Unit, St. Matthews Unit, St. Ambrose, St. Christopher and School House for Special Needs.
