Organization
Network and Outreach for Disability Education and Sensitization(NODES)
NODES is a Trinidad and Tobago organisation affiliated with the University of the West Indies that educates the public about disability, facilitates self-representation of persons with disabilities, and stimulates media awareness on disability issues. It maintains a comprehensive directory of disability organisations across Trinidad and Tobago.
About
NODES (Network and Outreach for Disability Education and Sensitization) is based in Trinidad and Tobago and affiliated with the University of the West Indies. It operates at the intersection of academic disability studies and community advocacy, hosting conferences, publishing resources, and maintaining an open directory of disability organisations across the twin-island nation.
What They Do
NODES sensitises the public to challenges faced by persons with disabilities, facilitates self-representation for disabled individuals, and promotes disability awareness in media and public discourse. The organisation hosted an inaugural international conference in 2015 on social integration and disability rights, runs ongoing educational programming, and maintains a curated list of active disability organisations in Trinidad and Tobago as a public resource.
Who They Serve
NODES serves the disability community, families, educators, media professionals, and the general public in Trinidad and Tobago, connecting people to local disability organisations and advancing a culture of inclusion.
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