The Deaf Women Aloud Initiative (DWAI) has called for inclusive policies that will enhance inclusive and accessible healthcare services implemented for Deaf Women in Taraba state.
The call was made during an advocacy visit to State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development to discuss the barriers Deaf women and Girls in Taraba State encounter in accessing healthcare services in the state.
Mrs Hellen Beyioku-Alase, Executive Director, DWAI, in her remarks, reeled out the challenges Deaf Women face which included, lack of trained sign language interpreters at health facilities and attitudes of some health practitioners towards Deaf women and girls.
The Permanent Secretary, Mr Lawan Garba, pledged commitment and collaboration with DWAI in promoting the rights of Deaf women and girls because according to him, “Deaf Women are part of the vulnerable community”.
Highpoint of the meeting was the presentation of policy briefs to the Permanent secretary by the Executive Director of DWAI.