The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has taken a bold step towards fostering inclusivity by organizing a one-day workshop to train stakeholders on disability inclusion and stigma reduction. The event,…
Wesley University, Ondo State, celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 13th convocation ceremony over the weekend as five students with hearing disabilities graduated with Second Class Upper honours. These exceptional…
To bridge communication gaps and create a more inclusive society for hearing-impaired individuals, the Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disabilities conducted a transformative four-day training on Sign Language interpretation.…
On November 20, 2024, Equity and Inclusion Connect Initiative (EIC), a trailblazing NGO dedicated to equitable and inclusive education, launched its groundbreaking STEM Mentorship Project at the Government School for…
The National Association of Deaf Students (NADS) at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rivers State Chapter, has called on stakeholders to actively support inclusive education across Rivers State, highlighting…
In a significant advocacy visit, the President of the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Nigeria (ASLIN), Mr. Timothy Tinat, alongside a member of the National Executive Committee, met with…
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Obasanjo Reflects on Personal Hearing Loss, Announces Hearing Aid Initiative in Bauchi
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he unknowingly suffered from a 25 percent hearing loss, a condition that was discovered only after a medical check-up abroad. Obasanjo shared this…
On Friday, October 18, 2024, Nigeria’s Deaf Eagles delivered an outstanding performance, thrashing Niger Republic 4-0 to claim the title in the 12th edition of the West Africa Deaf Football…
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Deaf Women Can Now Access Health Services with Ease at Nukkai Primary Health Center, Jalingo
18:01:29In a significant development for the Deaf community, the Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has achieved a major advocacy victory through its Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health project in Taraba…
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Lagos First Lady Advocates for Inclusivity, Integration of Deaf Women and PWDs
The Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has made a clarion call for the full integration and inclusion of deaf women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) across…
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Empowering Young Minds: LASODA GM Celebrates International Day of Girl Child with Inspiring Session at Special School
The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, joined forces with Raising Star Africa to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl…
The Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged the Nigerian Deaf Football national team (the Deaf Eagles) to win the 12th edition of the West African Deaf Football…
The Deaf Eagles, Nigeria’s national deaf football team, have begun their full training camp in Lagos as they prepare to host the 2024 West African Deaf Sports Union (WADSU) Games.…
Chief Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, has expressed his support for Haruna Mohammed Tsafe, who was recently elected as the new President of…
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Group Urges Government to Support Integration of Sign Language Across Sectors
At the 2024 international awareness month and sign language day the Executive Director of API – Ability plus initiative-, Mrs. Janet Fasakin, called for widespread support from government bodies, organizations,…