The Inclusive Education and IEP Centre (IEIEPC) has said that it is crucial for teachers of learners with special needs to be abreast and equipped with in-demand skills and knowledge…
Disability News
From Okwe Obi The vicissitudes of life have altered the livelihood of original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, who are living with disabilities. These people converged recently…
A Non-Governmental Organization, Empower Persons with Disabilities Africa(PWDsA) last week put smiles on the faces of Persons With Disabilities when it gave out a mini business grant of the sum…
Down Syndrome News
Inclusion Can Make A Big Difference In The Lives Of People With Down Syndrome In Nigeria
By Thelma Chioma Abeku I had a conversation with a mother whose son was born with Down syndrome and one of her greatest challenges was “people’s insensitivity to her plight…
Dame Okowa with a patient at the 19th Sickle Cell Clinic The Wife of Delta Governor, Dame Edith Okowa on Thursday inaugurated the 19th Sickle Cell Clinic in Bomadi general…
Oman Air has offered 200 free tickets for people with disabilities to perform the Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan. “The Ministry of Social Development appreciates the efforts…
The Federal Government says it has put in place a taskforce that will enforce accessibility standards on public buildings in Nigeria to ensure these structures are accessible to people with…
A disability inclusion activist, David Anyaele, has faulted the All Progressive Congress and the Peoples Democratic party on the prices they placed for the purchase of nomination and interest forms…
Jodie and son By Ademola Olonilua If you danced to the Nigerian singer, Joy Eseoghene Odiete popularly known as Jodie’s hit song, Kuchi Kuchi which was released in 2010, then…
Disability News
PTDF says it awarded scholarship on merit as accessibility facilities were offered to PWDs
Executive Secretary, PTDF, Dr Bello Gusau The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says its scholarships are being awarded strictly on merit in line with the Federal Character regulations. According to…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has announced plans to revive Copyright and Creativity Clubs in schools across the country. Director General of the commission, Dr. John Asein gave the indication…
The Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of Nigeria (AIDDN) has urged the government at all levels to make laws and policies that will enable them to vote for the…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State chapter has been caught up in election crisis that is threatening to split the association into two factions. The…
A woman with physical disability, Ruth Matthew has pleaded with prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin for forgiveness, saying that a pastor asked her to lie over a case of missing. In a…
•PDP 2023 frontline presidential aspirant, Senator Anyim The 2023 presidential aspiration of Senator Anyim Pius Anyim received a major boost on Friday night when the community of Persons with Disabilities…