Accessibility Now or Never | Barbados News

Senator Janeil Odle is sounding the alarm on accessibility delays in Barbados, where building codes exist but aren’t enforced—leaving courthouses and other public spaces inaccessible for people with mobility challenges. While the new Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act gives three years for compliance, Odle insists urgent action is needed, especially for essential facilities like hospitals and courts. She applauds the ongoing accessibility audit but warns that true inclusion requires more than ramps—it demands accessible transportation, communication, and information. Solutions already exist, from assistive tech to simple document formatting, but cost and awareness gaps are holding progress back. Odle calls for immediate, temporary fixes while permanent changes take shape, stressing that waiting isn’t an option for those who need access now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/13f4931cba0371d0