CDB launches disability inclusion in infrastructure checklist

Published on March 2, 2026

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has officially launched a Disability Inclusion in Infrastructure Checklist and User Assessment Tool, a groundbreaking web-based application designed to ensure that infrastructure projects across the region are inclusive, accessible and align with international best practices.

The Checklist and Assessment Tool were developed with support from the Government of the United Kingdom and respond to a recognised need for practical guidance to help CDB Borrowing Member Countries integrate universal design principles, address barriers, and strengthen compliance with accessibility standards.

It serves as both a technical and user-centred tool, highlighting opportunities to enhance safety, access, and comfort for persons with disabilities in diverse project types, from roads and ports to water systems and public facilities.

The launch of the Checklist and Tool is the culmination of a two-year development process that included feedback and testing with members of the disability community and CDB technical staff.