The first female Acting Chief judge, Justice ijem Onwuamegbu, from anambra state who made history as the first Chief judge of the state to appoint a lawyer with disability to…
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NYSC state coordinator responds to Deaf Corpers, promises sign language interpreter and better Placement
The Deaf corper, Kadir Abdulfatai, who lamented his ordeal in the hands of uniformed soldiers in permanent orientation camp in Kusala Dam Karaye, Kano state, got positive response to his…
A deaf woman who says she was denied service at an Oklahoma City Burger King is set to sue the fast food restaurant. Rachel Hollis has hired a legal team…
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Deaf Corper narrates his harrowing ordeal with uninformed soldiers in NYSC camp in Kano state
A Deaf youth corper, Kadir Abdulfatai, who was deployed to permanent orientation camp in Kasala karaye, Kano state narrates his harrowing ordeal in the hands of uninformed orientation soldiers who…
The Deaf Teachers Association of Nigeria (DTAN) is the Umbrella body of all registered professional Deaf teachers teaching across the Nation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Since her Inauguration…
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12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won’t renounce Christian faith
A 12-year-old deaf girl in India has told Open Doors USA of how she was beaten by her father and brother before eventually being kicked out of the family home…
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has cautioned the public against giving alms to the hearing impaired as a measure to keep them off the streets. Mr Mathew…
Google says it has made it possible for a smartphone to interpret and “read aloud” sign language. The tech firm has not made an app of its own but has…
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Total Inclusion: Deaf man wants Gov. Inuwa to emulate Yobe and Borno States on inclusive policies
Enjoin govt to adopt social model rather than charity model. A deaf man, Yusuf Kumo, a graduate of political science, an advocate of inclusion and pioneer president, Gombe State Deaf…
South Korea’s Lee Duck-hee has become the first deaf player to win a match in the main draw of a tournament on the ATP Tour. The 21-year-old, who is ranked…
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A Brief Epistle of Dr. (Mrs) Agnes Ojile: A Woman that has the Deaf at heart.
By Kadir Abdulfatai Dr. (Mrs) Agnes Ojile is a lecturer in the department of education psychology, faulty of education, University of Jos. She is more than a mother. She is…
By Sally Weale Education correspondent Campaigners say children face ‘lifetime of being left behind’ amid cuts to support services Deaf pupils in England are struggling “at every stage of their…
The Voice for the Deaf Foundation executive director, Adefala Alaba at a recent event held in Lagos spoke on how he made it in life despite the odds and even…
By Nasra Bishumba Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), addresses the parliamentary committee on social affairs last week. Sam Ngendahimana. In a…
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UN international youth day: persons with disabilities speak on challenges and profer solutions.
In a programme organized by the Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment in partnership with United Nations Information Centre, held at the main auditorium of the Redeemed Christians Church…