Over the past few weeks, much of the information on this page has been dedicated on special schools and inclusive school systems. We have discussed the uniqueness of each. We…
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SIX REASONS PARENTS SHOULD NOT BE ASHAMED TO ENROLL THEIR DISABLED CHILDREN TO INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS
Make no mistakes about it, the most important word and culture in the 21st century is inclusion, but also practices including diversity, collaboration and tolerance. The world today has been…
3m Lagosians living with disability— Govt
By Monsuru Olowoopejo The Lagos state government has disclosed that no fewer than three million residents of the state are living with disabilities. It also added that at least 600, 000…
CCD TASKS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON PWDS WELFARE
The Executive Director of Center for Citizens with Disabilities, David Anyaele has charged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritize disability right issues in its day to day activities. Mr.…
Persons Living With Disabilities Empowered With Cash and Materials in Lagos
By Bamidele Salako In keeping with its vision of fostering a sense of self-reliance and entrepreneurial zeal among people living with disabilities (PLWDs), United Kingdom-based charity organisation, Focus on Disability…
Akwa-Ibom Honorable Commissioner for Education Reaffirm State Resolution in Support of the IE Policy
The Honorable Commissioner for Education for Akwa-Ibom State, Pastor Alexander Udofia, has reaffirmed the State Government’s resolve for the effectual passage, assent and implementation of the Inclusive Education (IE) Policy.…
Plateau State Court did something unbelievable for people with disabilities in Jos
The Plateau State continues it impressive run for people living with disabilities in the state as it’s Judiciary under His Lordship the Chief Judge of the State, justice Lazarus…
FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa did something that will excite PWDs in Abuja
FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello approved the construction of additional schools for PWDs JONAPWD lead Ekaete Umoh continue promoting inclusive development for persons with disabilities in Nigeria as it’s partnership…
Governor Simon Bako did something that will excite Plateau State PWDs..
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has yesterday approved 20% inclusion of People with Disabilities in Plateau State’s Micro Finance development fund and still counting. This is according to Facebook posted…
IRI commends persons with disabilities’ inclusion in APC’s structure
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has commended the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for including the People with Disability (PWDs) in the party structure. The Country Director of the…
NCPC to organize special pilgrimage for persons with disabilities in 2018
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev.Tor Uja has said that the Commission would commence a special pilgrimage for people with disabilities in 2018. He disclosed…
Continuous Voter Registration: Persons with disability urged to register
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), who are members of the Leave No One Behind Campaign, have urged Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to utilize…
N500m disability fund for people living with disabilities will soon be ready- Lagos State Government
The Lagos State Government says the disbursement of funds to People Living with Disabilities, PLD, who are willing to go into Small scale and Medium Enterprises, will soon begin. The…
Plateau State Disability Rights Commission donates free artificial limbs in jos
TOLARIM Charity Foundation in partnership with Plateau State Disability Rights Commission is donating​ Free Artificial limbs to amputees in Plateau State. See pictures of some of the beneficiaries of the…
NRCD in sped is organizing HIV/AIDS awareness programme and free testing for persons with disabilities in Fces (special), Oyo
National Resource Centre for the Disabled (NRCD), FCES (Special), Oyo is organising HIV/AIDS awareness programme and free testing for persons with disabilities in Fces (special) Oyo titled: “Hands up for…