Nigerians who are persons with disabilities and vulnerable, that for long been denied access to public buildings and employments will now have cause to smile, as federal government is doing…
Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has assured Persons with Disabilities of a center which will accommodate all forms of disabilities, thereby enhancing prospects of a one-stop meeting point…
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We face untold frustration accessing public facilities, coping in classes despite disability rights law –PLWDs
Janet Ogundepo captures the challenges of persons living with disabilities despite the disability rights law On a cold evening after a morning downpour, a lady identified only as Mercy went…
For 17-year-old Ayomide Fadase (AyoSays), art is not just about life, but an indispensable catalyst for connecting people’s hearts with charitable causes. At her inaugural show, which was hosted by…
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PWD in Tears After Receiving N2 Million Wheelchair At Primate Ayodele’s Church (Video)
Popular prophet, Primate Ayodele has continued to extend his magnanimity to several individuals without putting into consideration their religion, tribe, beliefs or any form of differences. On Sunday, during a…
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Beneficiaries sold N150k Masari wheelchairs at N7k, police retrieve, arrest receivers.
The Katsina State Police Command has paraded 15 wheelchairs allegedly sold out by beneficiaries of the recently launched Aminu Masari Empowerment Foundation in Katsina. Spokesman of the command, SP Gambo…
By Timi Odueso In recent years, mental health and wellness-centred conversations have become widespread across Nigeria. From employees speaking about toxic work cultures, to victims of abuse and trauma speaking…
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I’m Physically Challenged, Not Disabled – Newly elected Councillor
Physically challenged, Abiodun Akinbami Mutiu who was elected as Councillor during the recently held local government elections in Ogun State has said, though he has been physically challenged but not…
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USAID Office of Transitional Initiative assures of partnership with Plateau Disability commission.
USAID Office of Transitional Initiative, OTI, under the Nigerian Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), Friday, paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Disability Rights Commission at the office complex in…
The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities Mr James David Lalu has expressed great shock over the demise of the first President of Joint National Association of Persons…
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Prince Adelabu’s Death: He Was Rejected By Some Hospitals – Son
Prince Paul Adelabu, Joint National Association of Persons With Disability (JONAPWD) Board of Trustees chairman is dead. A source who paid a condolence visit to the family says the late…
By Japhet Davidson At last, succour has come for children with behavioural challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other learning and intellectual disabilities as a school Shades Of Life Care,…
A non-governmental organisation, Network for Women with Disability, (NDW), has lamented the challenges faced by its members over the worsening insecurity in the country. The coordinator of the NDW in…
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Obi donates N5million, laptops to PWDs to mark his 60th birthday
The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has donated N5million to the Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled, Old and Tramps…
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SSA Lauds Fayemi For Constituting Governing Board Of Ekiti State Agency For Persons With Disabilities
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Disability Matters, Mr Tunde Ogunrinde has praised the Governor of the State for appointing a governing board for Ekiti State…