The story of Ode Lawson Ogamenyi is inspiring. It reminds one that determination is truly success. Lawson, despite his hearing hiccups; broke the jinx and became the first deaf graduate…
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Kwara’s budget review holds in special needs school; Governor denies spending money without appropriation
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday directed top civil servants to meet him at the state’s school of special needs for their budget review meeting. In what was a…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday wielded the big stick by suspending two teachers of the FCT School for the Blind, Jabi, alleged to be involved in the…
The National Resource Centre for Children with Disabilities (NRCCD), an NGO committed to the inclusion of children with disabilities, will in September this year, open a model inclusive school to…
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We are slaves of our emotional disabilities, not physical handicaps- Deaf author, Nolwazi
“People are not hindered by their physical disabilities, but are slaves of their emotional and mental disabilities” are the words of 35-year-old Nolwazi Khuzwayo, who is originally from Umzumbe on…
Imo Gov. Emeka Ihedioha says his government is set to refurbish and reconstruct all dilapidated schools in the state as part of efforts to improve quality of education. Ihedioha made…
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Deaf PhD Holder In U S. Wants Special Attention For Wesley School
He wakes every morning with a dream. The desire to give back to his roots, the solid foundation, a school that moulded him like a porter would a clay pot,…
There is a rich history of Catholic priests being involved in efforts to help the deaf understand and the speech-impaired communicate. Even the developer of American Sign Language studied under…
Approximately 95 percent of the world’s 400-plus sign languages have no Scripture. Thankfully, Deaf Bible Society notes significant progress in sign language Bible translation. Deaf Bible Society’s Chantel Pagan says…
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LACK OF WHEELCHAIR PREVENTED 18 YEARS OLD GIRL WITH DISABILITY FROM GOING TO SCHOOL; TALES OF TEARS.
In a story narrated by Comrade Mohammed Abba Isa , the APC Zonal Disabled Leader, Northeast. He tells of a story of 18 years old girl, Aisha who could not…
The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday ordered universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to exempt blind and deaf people from the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. They were…
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Born without hands, this brave Indian girl writes with feet, scores A+ in all her 10th grade exams
In a world where people with two hands find it hard to pass successfully in examinations, Devika, a brave girl from Kerala, India has proved that sheer determination and passion…
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Gov. Umara offers scholarships to 6,000 pioneer students of Borno State University
Gov. Babagana Umara of Borno has offered scholarships to 6,000 pioneer students to be offered admission into the Borno State University (BSU) to kick start its academic activities. Umara made…
The Jigawa State school for the blind has become virtually unattended with an official suggesting visually impaired children prefer begging to school. The school was founded in 2013 to cater…
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Plateau State Disability Rights Commission Trains State Legislators; Government Officials On Rights Of PWDs
Commends Australian High Commissioner The plateau State Disability Rights Commission with the support of the High Commission Direct Aid Program, is providing training for Plateau State legislators and local government…