Saira La Foucade, Director of Bethesda—For Persons with Disabilities, recently visited Tobago as part of ongoing efforts to promote disability inclusion in Catholic education and to strengthen support for families of children with disabilities. The Disability Inclusion Training Programme forms part of Bethesda’s advocacy to equip catechists and teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to include children with disabilities…
On Thursday, June 25, I had the privilege of visiting Sensory Safari alongside the autistic adults from a respite camp being hosted by Bethesda – For Person with Disabilities. Going into the trip, I knew that Sensory Safari was a place designed to promote inclusion through fun, interactive, and sensory-friendly activities for people of all ages and abilities. Although I…
When her son was three years old, Saira La Foucade took him to Mass one Sunday. As the altar server lead the procession, swinging the incense to his side, La Foucade’s son became irritated and started crying and rolling around. She couldn’t understand why. Mere weeks before, he was diagnosed as autistic, but she still thought she could take him…
Bethesda, a ministry of the Archdiocesan Family Life Commission (AFLC) that serves and supports families with persons who have disabilities, hosted its annual Respite Camp from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st July and Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th August, under the theme “Power in Difference.” Campers were divided into five vibrant groups: Champions, Heroes, Winners, Masters, and Conquerors. Each group…
“This is my first Jubilee Pilgrimage and probably my only one.” That was the sentiment echoed throughout the day by several members of our Bethesda families who visited the sacred site at the Church of the Assumption, Maraval, on Thursday, April 24. For many of our families whose decisions range from therapy or pay rent, buy food or medication, the…
