By Okechukwu Onuegbu The former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Stella Okunna, has urged media practitioners to use their reportage to engender and promote women…
Disability News
By Adewale Adeyanju (INN Lagos) The Deaf community and other Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) clusters have been assured of Government support to engage in Agribusiness. The welcome assurance was made…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities Mr James David Lalu has lauded the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration for it’s unwaivering commitment to the welfare…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…