Special Olympics Nigeria (SO Nigeria) celebrated individuals with and without intellectual disabilities through its Unified Champion School (UCS) program platform. The platform facilitated a one-day event titled “Unified Sports Competition…
Children are generally seen as a special gift of God to their families. They bring bundle of joy and happiness to every home. The birth of a child is an…
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have faced criticism from learning disability campaigners over a perceived absence of representation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics for people with such disabilities. Mencap, the…
Experts, parents and stakeholders have decried the lack of early intervention centres and assistive technology for intellectually-challenged children–those with autism, cerebral palsy and other learning difficulties, reports DAMOLA KOLA-DARE. Anthony…
Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), says it has registered 790 persons with Intellectual Disability in 13 rehabilitation centres in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr Sale…
The Chairman, Aleph Education and Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria, Mr Dare Daniel, has called on Nigerian government to create enabling environment for persons with learning disabilities across the country, adding that…
A healthcare expert, Mrs Rose Mordi, has urged parents of children with Down syndrome to always love and support them to build their future. Mordi, also President, Down Syndrome Foundation…
Parents and relatives of children with intellectual disabilities have been urged to make the most of the COVID-19 lockdown to provide all-round support to them. President of the International Association…
