AIDDN Launches Actions4Change (A4C) Project
To tackle discrimination, exclusion against persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities, AIDDN launches Actions4Change (A4C) Project
Understanding Mental Health Disorders and Promoting Healing.
Mental health disorders affect millions of people worldwide, yet they remain one of the most stigmatized and misunderstood conditions in society.
Seeing Beyond Sight: Navigating Life with Visual Impairment
Visual impairment, encompassing a range of conditions from partial sight to total blindness, is a reality faced by millions of individuals worldwide.
Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment, also known as deafness or hearing loss, is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Navigating Life with Mobility Impairment: Challenges and Triumphs
Mobility impairment is a term that encompasses a wide range of conditions, from paralysis to musculoskeletal disorders, that affect an individual’s ability to move freely and independently.
Parents raising children with disabilities.
Parenting a child with cerebral palsy in Nigeria presents unique challenges due to factors such as limited access to specialized medical care, social stigma, and cultural beliefs.
Stereotypes and common misconceptions about people with disabilities in Africa
Assistive technology has the potential to significantly improve the daily lives of individuals with disabilities in Africa. However, access to such technology remains a challenge due to various factors including affordability, infrastructure limitations, and lack of awareness.
35.1m Nigerians living with disabilities – Commission
Mr. James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD), says 35.1 million Nigerians are currently living with disabilities.
Kalu advocates 5% employment quota for people with disabilities.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu ,has called for amendment of Disability Act to provide for at least, five percent quota of employment for People With Disabilities, PWDs.
Assistive Technology on the Daily lives of individuals with disabilities in Africa.
Assistive technology has the potential to significantly improve the daily lives of individuals with disabilities in Africa. However, access to such technology remains a challenge due to various factors including affordability, infrastructure limitations, and lack of awareness.