By Comr. Yusuf Kumo The Yobe State Disabled Rights Activist and Head of Gender and Social Inclusion, Mohammed Abba Isa was yesterday, 14 November left in shock when he was…
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RoLAC launches gazetted copies of the violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) and Disabilities Rights Laws in Anambra state.
By Collins Joseph The British Council/European Union funded Rule of law and anti-corruption (RoLAC) program in Nigeria on Thursday launched the gazetted copies of the Violence against Persons Prohibition and…
The Executive Director of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Dr Peter Obeng Asamoa, has appealed to the government to waive the tax on imported white canes. He said the tax…
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Deaf Nigerian Profile 007: I Was Considered A Dullard In School, Learning Sign Language Helped Me Discover Myself – Ms Charity James, North Central Zonal Coordinator Of DTAN
By Oyeleke Bernice Ms Charity is the first Deaf lady to chair a state branch (Plateau state) of Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD). She is currently the National…
The Bia East District Assembly in Ghana has within the past one year spent GH¢157,400 from its Common Fund on People with Disabilities (PWDs) in the District. Mr. Richard Chebure,…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), an NGO, has advised Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in Kogi and Bayelsa States to ensure that their security is guaranteed before going…
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Disability Awareness: DINABI goes to church; urges parents not to hide Children with Disabilities
Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) kicked off their 8-Church Sensitization programme tagged “FROM THE CHURCH” today 3rd November, 2019 at the St. Jude Anglican Church, Textile Area, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti,…
The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, on Monday said that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will get preference in employments in the organisation. Danbatta made the…
Salihu Umar, a school mate of a visually impaired Akibu Ahmad Bababa has write to INN praising his blind friend for his bravery and gallant strides in the academy field…
Ojuolape Veronica Asuquo, the wife of talented Nigerian singer and music producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has opened up in a new interview that their son was born blind. Veronica went on…
Prof. Jibrin Diso, a visually impaired Professor of Education at Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Friday received a car worth N8.8 million won through a raffle draw. The Permanent Secretary,…
Vocational equipment of different types were handed over to some people living with disabilities by the state government through the Ministry of Children and Women Affairs. The program which was…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerians to support persons living with disabilities to enable the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
A 30-year-old student from University of Education Winneba(UEW), Slyvia Abena Peprah who pursued a two-year diploma programme in Community-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies has graduated with a First Class honours.…
Dr Felix Ogedegbe, Medical Director, Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, has promised to give free medical treatment to 100 Nigerians affected by polio as part of events to commemorate the 2019 World…