The Special Adviser (SA) to Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Needs, Kamil Aransi, has countered a recent publication in an Osun based newspaper by Joint National Association of Persons…
Today, October 29, 2024, the Hope Inspired Foundation for Women and Youths with Disabilities (HIFWYD), an impactful non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities,…
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Disability Agency Launches Awareness Walk for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Advocacy
On October 26, 2024, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) collaborated with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nigeria (SBHAN) and the Festus Fajemilo Foundation (FFF) in…
The Foundation for Social Innovation (FSI) has initiated a campaign to address mental health disparities affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. INN reports that the virtual event was organized…
In a night of celebration and pride, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, honored Nigeria’s Paralympic athletes for their extraordinary…
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Appoint PWDs as Special Assistants on Disability Matters, Anambra JONAPWD Urges LGA Leaders
The Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, Ugochukwu Ernest C. Okeke, has called on Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen and Councillors to…
Ekiti State is set to witness a landmark moment as the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) launches its first-ever athletics event. This announcement was made on Thursday,…
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Centre Celebrates Graduation of First Cohort from Nigeria’s Pioneering Digital Training Hub for PWDs
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has wrapped up a six-week digital skills training for people with disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State, empowering participants with foundational digital and…
The Gombe State House of Assembly has passed the bill to establish the Gombe State Disability Commission. The move is considered a landmark development aimed at protecting the rights of…
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Inaugural Meeting of Accessibility Professionals Association Launched to Advance Rights of PWDs in Nigeria
In a significant step toward fostering accessibility and inclusion, the inaugural meeting of the Association of Accessibility Professionals (AAP) was held, marking the start of a new era for persons…
The UK Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, APC National Chairman, and Hon. Tolu Bankole, National Leader for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as…
The Benue State Government has committed to domesticate the Disability Act, a move aimed at enhancing support for persons with disabilities in the state. The pledge was made by Secretary…
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SSA Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Inclusive Sports, Equal Opportunities
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to supporting inclusive sports and promoting equal…
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US Govt Imposes $50M Fine on American Airlines for Violations Against Passengers with Disabilities
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has levied a $50 million fine on American Airlines for multiple breaches of federal disability protection laws. Following an investigation, the DOT found…
The Special Assistant on Disabled Matters to Katsina State Governor, Umar Dikko Radda, Mr. Umar Jibril Bindawa, has called for enhanced inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the state’s…