Disability News

In a show of solidarity and festive goodwill, a delegation of deaf leaders from Yobe State paid a Sallah homage to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Sightsavers, has inaugurated a Special Committee to drive the implementation of the Framework for the National Access to Work…

In a bid to foster inclusivity in education, the Friends of the Deaf International Foundation, in partnership with the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, hosted the 4th…

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote disability rights and inclusion, FAECARE Foundation has organized a one-day training session for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Etche Local Government Area,…

In a decisive move to strengthen the protection of the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Nightstone Global Ltd,…

In a major milestone for disability advocacy in Africa, Mr. Kolawole Jayeoba, Program Lead at the Advocacy for Women with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI), has been appointed as the Africa Alliance…

In a significant step toward promoting inclusive governance and consumer protection, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have pledged to…

In a bid to reshape workplace culture and foster disability inclusion, The Irede Foundation has initiated a partnership with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA). During a recent courtesy visit,…

Lokoja – As Nigeria marks its annual Democracy Day, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, Hon. Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem (popularly known as “Brain Not Leg”),…

Umuahia, May 28, 2025 — In a bold step towards promoting inclusive governance, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on Wednesday held a one-day capacity-building workshop focused on enhancing…

The Federal Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to making assistive technology (AT) accessible, safe, and affordable for over 30.5 million Nigerians living with disabilities. This renewed commitment was…

In a determined effort to uphold the rights and dignity of women with disabilities, the Down Syndrome Foundation has launched an advocacy campaign in Bauchi State. The initiative aims to…

In a significant step towards inclusive community development, the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area in Bauchi…

More than 520 pilgrims with disabilities have successfully performed the Hajj pilgrimage this year through a groundbreaking initiative by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Now in its fifth…

Katsina – As part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Special Assistant to the Katsina State Governor on Disabled Matters, Hon. Umar Jibril Bindawa, paid a courtesy visit to…