Osita Izunaso, Founder, Kpakpando Foundation, has commended Nigerian paralympians for their feat at the recently concluded Paralympics Games in Tokyo, Japan. Izunaso, in his commendation, said that the physically challenged…
Persons with disabilities in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State have staged a peaceful protest to press home their demands from chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Jude…
At a two-day retreat on PWDs inclusive policy held recently in Owerri, Imo State the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has expressed his…
By Fr Paul Miapkwap, The Catholic Bishop of Shendam Most Rev. Dr Philip Davou Dung on Wednesday donated wheelchairs to persons with physical disabilities in the diocese to facilitate their…
By Hassan Ibrahim The Christopher Blind Mission (CBM) in collaboration with Makkah Eye Specialist Hospital in Bauchi has donated food items and hygiene kits to 485 widows and other vulnerable…
If news making the rounds is something to put faith in, then Nigeria is well on its way to having a second Special College of Education. There’s reliable evidence that…
Disability News
National Youth Games: Ministry Warns Against Age Cheats, False Claims Of Disability.
Ahead of the National Youth Games scheduled for October 2021 in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has warned against age cheats and other sharp…
Disability News
Deaf-Blindness: Lack Of Communication And Accessibility Responsible For Classroom Exclusion – LALIF
Lionheart Ability Leaders International Foundation, LALIF has pinpointed a lack of communication and inaccessibility to learning facilities as major reasons teachers sideline deaf-blind children in an inclusive classroom setting. The…
The National President, Joint National Association of Person with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Abdullahi Aliyu Usman has appealed to Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State to urgently fulfil the promises he made…
by Tunde Liadi Folashade Olufemiayo has expressed relief at her gold medal feat at the ongoing 2020 Paralympic Games in the Para Powerlifting -86 kg class. Olufemiayo won a silver…
Disability NewsPersons with physical disability
NMA Doles Out Walking Aids To Persons With Disabilities In Osun
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Osun State Chapter has donated walking aids to National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) in the State. The aids were given at the…
Disability News
Cedar Seed Presents Report on Impact Of Corruption On Persons With Disabilities In The FCT
Cedar Seed Foundation recently announced the launch of a research study on how corruption impacts Persons with Disabilities, PWDs in the nation’s capital. The report titled “Impact of Corruption on…
Disability News
Experts Urge for full Implementation Of National Policy On Inclusive Education, Others
Experts working in the field of persons with disabilities, and education have called for effective implementation of the national policy on inclusive education. They also called for the implementation of…
Disability News
We are committed to ending discrimination against persons with disability – Tambuwal’s Aide
The Sokoto State Government has restated its commitment toward ending all forms of discrimination on persons living with disability in the state. Malam Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim, the Special Adviser to Gov.…
The IREDE Foundation (TIF), in coalition with the Children Developmental Centre (CDC) and Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF) announces the launch of the report on ‘’Mainstreaming Disability – Inclusion In The…