Voice of Disability Initiative is set to partner with Disability Rights Fund DRF, to promote Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory.
The group said this in a statement made available to Inclusive News Network, INN.
The group said “we are excited to announce an official partnership between Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) and the Disability Rights Fund (DRF).”
DRF is an organisation headquartered in Boston, USA. Its vision is a world where persons with disabilities fully participate in society and enjoy equal rights and opportunities on an equal basis with others.
DRF is on a mission to support persons with disabilities around the world. It aims to build diverse movements, ensure inclusive development agendas, and achieve equal rights and opportunities for all,
Said the group, “the organization (DRF) has assessed us and our works at VDI and found us worthy of this wonderful partnership.”
The concept and agreement of the partnership focuses on promoting Inclusive Education in the FCT – promoting access to inclusive education being one of the three cores priorities of VDI.
“This partnership will help and empower us in advancing our advocacy for rights of persons with disabilities to have access quality education, ensuring no one is left behind.”
“VDI is very elated for this wonderful opportunity and hope it heralds long term partnership with the International Development Organisation.” The group spokesperson said.