The Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 has passed all stages in the Dáil. There were cheers and TDs signed to the public gallery in the…
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2019 Election: INEC to Introduce Sign Languages for People Living with Disabilities
Ahead of 2019 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will introduce sign languages and communication techniques The daring initiative is expected to accommodate the community of…
Disability Rights: CCD and Other Disability Rights Groups Challenges Federal Lawmakers
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities and Others have challenged the National Assembly to pass the Disability Bill The groups have expressed their concerns about the circumstances surrounding the…
Its Cinema Time for the Disabled: DRAC Introduces the Movie “In The Shadows” At a Movie Premiere
In the Shadows is a disability-centered movie. It depicts the violence against women and girls with disabilities In fact, it is about a young woman who experienced sexual and…
DEAF WOMAN LISTS TWO MAJOR ISSUES SHE WILL DISCUSS WITH BUHARI IF SHE MEETS HIM
The Secretary General of Abuja Deaf Women Association says she has something to tell the President She wants the President to appoint a special needs woman that addresses the concerns…
Our Idea woman of the week, Theresia Degener.
Theresa Degener is a renowned personality in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities She is a professor of law and disability studies at the Protestant University of Applied Sciences…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2017: We Don’t Want Pity, People with Disabilities Tell Nigerians
People with disabilities have said they do not want pity from Nigerians The individuals, through major disability groups in Nigeria, want encouragement to take active part in the economic…
Media Beware: ‘Shakedown’ Lawyer Suing the Industry Over Videos Without Closed Captioning
A lawyer is suing media outlets for video contents without captions He argues that video content without close captioning exclude the deaf The lawsuits, brought under the Americans with…
DTAN Challenges Nigeria’s Law Enforcement Agencies to Learn and Acquire Sign Language
Deaf Teachers Association of Nigeria (DTAN) has circulated a letter to Nigeria’s armed forces and law enforcement agencies to learn and acquire sign language. Used to be seen as…
International Day of People with Disabilities: DWAN, Abuja Chapter, In A Conference to Advocate for Equal Rights for Deaf Women in Abuja.
Deaf Women Association of Nigeria, Abuja Chapter, has called on stronger advocacy for equal rights for deaf women in Nigeria This was stated at the series of seminars organized…
Sign Language and The Security of Our Nation
The security of our nation isn’t just the safety and protection of lives and properties. The security of our nation also includes a psychological sense of balance and harmony everyone…
Canada Legalizes Euthanasia So Parents Can Kill Disabled Children
Canada has introduced a new law that legalizes euthanasia for parents who want their doctors to kill their sick, disabled or dying children. Euthanasia, painless killing to relieve suffering,…
National Assembly Gets Ultimatum to Pass Disability Bill
A coalition of powerful disability groups has demanded for the quick passage of the Disability Bill They have conveyed their dissatisfaction over the delay in passing the Disability Bill…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Deaf Resource Centre honours Daily Trust with an Award
Daily Trust Newspaper was honoured for being a disability-friendly newspaper The Newspaper was recognized for its services to disabled individuals in the country- in the areas of news reporting, publication…
PERSON WITH DISABILITIES BEG NIGERIANS FOR MORE ACCESS
Ahead of election 2019, Disability individuals and groups call for a chance at more access in electoral participation to enable them contributes to National development. Plea was made during…