The Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Kwara Chapter, has advocated integration of sign language into medical curriculum and engaging sign interpreters across Nigeria’s hospitals. Malam Ibrahim Owolabi,…
The National Coalition Partners, under the Disability Rights Fund project comprising the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), and the…
By Adewale Adeyanju, INN Chairperson, Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA), Comrade Tosin Kuku is a strong proponent of the belief that Deaf persons are capable of claiming what rightfully…
With CODA‘s historic wins at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night, the film, its cast and its creative team helped spotlight American Sign Language and ASL interpretation in a series…
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Gombe Commissioner Assures Deaf Community Of Support, Addresses Communication Gap In Health Sector
The Gombe State Commissioner of Health, Hon. Dr. Habu Dahiru has pledged unflinching support for the Deaf community of the State. This was disclosed to INN on Tuesday after a…
A Civil Society Organization, D-Ability Initiative, has flagged off entrepreneurial skills acquisition training for some 30 deaf women and girls in Rivers State. The training was initiated with support from…
An 11-year-old girl, Peace, has died of complications sustained at the hands of her deaf uncle who allegedly subjected her to sexual abuse in Alimosho area of Lagos State. Family…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has disclosed that Deaf E3 programme is a laudable venture which will triger and accelerate the level…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has said that Sign Language communication is very central to the lives of the Deaf and Hard…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has yet added another feather to his cap at the Climax of this year’s National Secondary School…
State House Clinic on Thursday in Abuja marked World Hearing Day (WHD) with free tests for patients, staff and visitors. In a statement by Assistant Director (Information), Patience Tilley-Gyado, the…
World Health Organisation (WHO) says over one billion people, aged 12 to 35, risk losing their hearing due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other high volume…
About 120 Students of the Pharmacy Department, Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) recently engaged in strengthening sign language skills, disability awareness, exposure and learning experience with deaf students.…
Last week, the Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN) organized a unique leadership training to improve leadership skills of members in the Southwest zone. The immediate objective was to enhance…
Governor Willie Obiano has approved the sum of one point six million naira to support Anambra State Association of the Deaf, for its seamless awareness week in the state. The…