For many physically challenged, it is a daily struggle to even survive and fend for themselves, but for Louisa Enyonam Ansah, her survival is secondary to the survival and happiness…
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DRAC TAKES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ON ENDING SEXUAL AND GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND DISABILITY BASED VIOLENCE TO KWALI AREA COUNCIL
Disability Rights Advocacy Centre (DRAC) embarked on second Community town hall meetings on Ending Sexual and Gender based Violence and Disability Based Violence on June,13th 2019, in Kwali Area Council…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has extended her consultations with organizations of persons with disabilities in the North-West geo-political zone for conscription into anti-corruption fight through #UpRight4Nigeria; Stand…
Woman absconds after giving birth in Anambra hospital •Man who raped 11-year-old deaf girl in police net
Anambra PPRO, SP Haruna Mohammed A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Haruna Mohammed, said that police operatives attached to Juvenile and Welfare Unit, Osumenyi Division,…
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…
Shropshire girl will represent country in England Deaf Rugby Union tour of South Africa next year
A PARTIALLY deaf Shropshire rugby star has been called up to represent her country in a major international tournament. Emma Henighan, 20, from Baschurch, has trained with the England Deaf…
Ipas through a partnership with DWAN set to train Deaf Women Leaders on Sexual Harassment/Gender-based violence (GBV)
With the Support of IPAS, a global non-profit organization that works to increase women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights, and to end deaths and injuries from unsafe…
Super handsome Nyle DiMarco: Dancing with the Stars champ, America’s Next Top Model winner, first deaf James Bond? The 30-year-old imposed this question on his Instagram Monday, June 10, as…
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…
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…
Deputy Minister advocates ending discrimination against disabled persons
Nenyi George Kojo Andah, Deputy Minister of Communications, and MP Awutu Senya West Constituency, who suffered a terrible motor accident last November in Ghana, has advocated the ending of discrimination…
Volta Regional Association of the Deaf (VRAD) in Ghana has called for the certification of sign language interpreters, especially those working in health facilities. Mr. Raymond Agbadi, President of VRAD…
MEET THE KENYAN ENGINEER WHO CREATED GLOVES THAT TURN SIGN LANGUAGE INTO AUDIBLE SPEECH
Twenty-five-year-old Kenyan engineer and innovator, Roy Allela, has created a set of gloves that will ultimately allow better communication between those who are deaf and those who are hearing yet…
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…
NMC chairman praises Multiple awards winning visually impaired for contributing to nation building
Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo, has called on government to endeavour to provide persons with disability (PWD) the resources and opportunities to contribute their quotas to…