Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to engage more Persons with Disability (PWDs) as ad hoc officials for the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, if they meet…
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IDSL: DRC urges the public, government to include Sign Language interpreting in all programme, events and schools
On Thursday, Deaf Resource Centre in continuation of their activities to mark the International Day for Sign Language embarked an awareness rally in Unity Fountain, Abuja. The event recorded huge…
Deaf UI Undergraduate, Miss Omoleye Wins First Ever 2020 LUDESI Literary Competition
…We’re Glad To Give Deaf Students A Platform To Bring Their Literary Abilities Alive- Oyeleke A final year student of the Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, Miss. Aanuoluwapo…
As deaf persons across the globe mark the 2020 International Week of the Deaf, all stakeholders in Nigeria have been called upon to unite in endorsement of the need to…
Network of Disabled Women CEO, Lois Auta has said that she wants to see Nigeria achieve gender equality in 5 years. Lois who made this known during the Women in…
FACECARE Foundation Set to distribute Selfcare Kits to 100 Persons with Disabilities in Rivers State.
FACECARE Foundation has made arrangements for distribution of 100 selfcare kits to people with disability in Rivers State. The Executive Director, Freky Andy, talked on the importance of health and…
The Deaf Coalition Against Corruption on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to Lagos State Governor’s Office and House of Assembly over alleged corruption in the Lagos State Association of the…
We will promote Inclusion in NBC, NCC for Deaf community; Support for Businesses Owned by Deaf Persons in Nigeria.
Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf NNAD, Chidi Olujie asserted that if elected he will draw the attention of Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the Nigeria…
NBA President promises constitutional amendment to Include Chairman and Secretary of Lawyers with Disabilities in NBA NEC
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olumide Akpata has promised to henceforth involve Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN) in the affairs of the NBA…
The Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, Barrister Chukwuka Ezewuzie, celebrated his birthday as people with disability joined in the celebration to mark his birthday at 60 on…
Chidi Olujie, the Presidential Aspirant of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) spoke on why he said “we” will bring the world to Nigeria in an interactive session…
Gov. Uzodinma Approves Subventions For Persons with Disabilities In Imo, SSA Expresses Excitement.
By Dorcas Samson Achi Charles Ebonuma (Onyeze), the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Imo State Governor on Special Citizens has expressed his elation to His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma, the…
IWD/IDSL: FG advises Nigerians to learn sign language as Deaf Group appeals for Sign Language recognition
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to learn Sign Language so communication can be made easier for the Deaf. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya…
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Pledges Support For Deaf And PWDs As The Group Appeals For Sign Language Recognition
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq says the ministry will continue to support all Persons with Disabilities PWD and the Deaf to ensure…
Stakeholders In Deaf community want sign language adopted into National language, compulsory subject in schools curriculum
Deaf community in Nigeria and all over the world celebrates International Week of the Deaf annually on 21-27, September, a week long celebration to mark the week. Amidst the celebration,…