As part of the first-ever cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Lois Auta didn’t have to wait long before she saw how the experience opened more doors for her –…
Persons with physical disability
As a Boy with Disability I lost Hope of Going to School – Daniel Onwe Esq.
By Peters Ifeoma Daniel Amaechi Onwe Esq., LL.M., B.L. and Notary Public is the Lead Partner in Daniel & Sophina a thriving law firm in Lagos; Despite the…
Gov. Ambode tasks LGA and LCDA on Welfare for Persons with Disabilities
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government stands solidly behind the position of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu…
Taraba state govt appoints new SSA
Taraba state government appointed new SSA on disabled matters. The new SSA is Mohammed Inuwa Sadiq aka Dealer from Jalingo, Taraba State. He studied at College of Agriculture, Jalingo and…
Five powerful tips for coping with a newly acquired disability
Having a disability can be really hard, but there are many ways to accept your circumstance. In this article, you’ll learn how to gradually learn to cope with having disabilities.…
Plateau state LG election: APC, PDP Declares Forms Free of Charge for PWDs
Plateau state Disability Rights Commission lead by its Chairman, James Lalu has continued its landmark achievement in leading Plateau state persons with disability in inclusion and participation in state affairs…
DRAC Galvanizes Christian Religious Leaders into Action for Disability Inclusion
As part of her activities under the Networking to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls with Disabilities Project, Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) made an impactful presentation at the National…
Top Five Differences Between Special Schools and Inclusive School Systems
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…
Fayose visits physically challenged, employs 50, showers largesse
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has ordered immediate employment of 50 physically challenged indigenes of Ekiti into the State’s Civil and Teaching service. The governor made the declaration when…
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…
Five Reasons Inclusive Schools Should Be Established in Nigeria
Over the past several years, there has been a lot of talk about the most effective approach to educating the special needs in Nigeria. A core principle of the Universal…
Enugu Government approves employment of 50 graduates living with disabilities
The Enugu State Executive Council says it approves the automatic employment of 50 graduates living with disabilities in line with the United Nations Convention on non discrimination against such persons.…