BAPDA President and Disability Activist Kenrick Theus Dies

News 5 has confirmed that the president of the Belize Association for Persons with Diverse Abilities and disability activist Kenrick Theus has died.

The BAPDA membership was told via Whatsapp Chat today that he “passed away last night in Panama City, he was heading to Brazil for the disability conference.” We are told that Theus suffered medical complications while travelling.

His death marks the loss of a powerful voice for inclusion, accessibility, and the rights of persons with disabilities in Belize.

Theus was a passionate leader who championed the rights of people with diverse abilities, often calling for greater access to education, employment, and social services. As President of BAPDA, he worked tirelessly to ensure that the voices of persons with disabilities were heard at the national level.

Theus was instrumental in raising awareness about the daily challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including the need for physical infrastructure that accommodates all members of society.