…mandates Heads Of Courts To Establish Specialized Courts For Rape/GBV Victims President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all government agencies to pay special attention to peculiar needs and general well-being of…
By Ngozi Obileri (ABS News) Anambra state has been adjudged the only state in the South East that has given person’s with disabilities right to live like others in their…
Special Olympics Nigeria has successfully concluded its Coach Developer Project sponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The project aimed at improving quality of coaching through a combination of in-person and…
In a Town Hall meeting organised by the National Commission for Persons with DIsabilities in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti Corruption (ROLAC) today 29th September, 2021 in…
By Igbawase Ukumba The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) yesterday trained Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), women and youths to enable them participate in the October 6, 2021, Nasarawa State…
Gombe State Association of the Deaf has called on Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to establish an agency for Persons with Disabilities in the State. This, the association believes would facilitate…
Disability Not A Barrier (DINABI), a Disability Rights Campaign group has kicked off a project tagged “Advocacy for Inclusion”. The group flagged off the project with an advocacy visit to…
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LSDAW: David Anyaele Receives Award, Reiterates CCD’s commitment To Deaf Rights And Awareness
The Executive Director, Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) David Obinna Anyaele has been honoured with an award of appreciation by the Lagos State Association of the Deaf, LSAD. According…
The National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) has presented to the Chairman of the Plateau State Disability Rights Commission, Hon Kyennan Mizim with an award of excellence yesterday 27th…
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2022 Budget Hearing: Bauchi PWDs Want Upgrade Of Agency, Renovation of Rehabilitation Center
Bauchi State Agency for Persons with Disability is seeking an upgrade of its agency to Commission status. This, INN learnt was to enable it cater to the needs of increasing…
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Group to train special teachers on assistive technology and interactive digital textbooks in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
Two training events have been planned for teachers with special early childhood education needs. ICT is a valuable tool for learners with disabilities who are often victims of the digital…
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Offa LG Approves Free Medicals For Persons With Disabilities In Local Government General Hospital
The Chairman, Offa Local Government, Hon. Thomas Olajare Olatundun, has approved free medical services for Persons with Disabilities at the General hospital in a Local Government in the State. The…
The National Commission for Persons with Disability has said over 100,000 People Living With Disabilities are to be awarded scholarships in 2022, to study within and outside the country. The…
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Persons With Disability Restate Resolve To Participate Actively In Anambra Governorship Election
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disability in Anambra State has restated its resolve to participate actively in the forthcoming November sixth governorship election. The State Chairman of the…
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International Week of the Deaf: How Nigerian Sign Language Interpreters help children dispel fear of Coronavirus
It is estimated that over 27 million people live with various disabilities. While physical disability tops the rankings with 27.09% of this number according to a Shelby Treat (2016) report,…