An Open Letter to His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia,
Appeal for the Appointment of a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities His Excellency...
Disability
King Mswati III commends young innovator who converted a wheelchair into a motorized vehicle
MBABANE, Eswatini — King Mswati III has commended Sifiso Maseko, a young person with a disability, for converting a conventional...
Purple Economy Gains Attention as New Model Links Disability Inclusion to Growth
New Delhi, India — A new economic approach known as the Purple Economy is gaining attention for calling on governments,...
Rasak Adekoya Turns Personal Adversity Into a Fight for Disability Inclusion Across Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria — At just 17, Rasak Adekoya was already carving out a promising career in Nigerian broadcasting. He presented...
Amputee Father Appeals for Help After Welcoming Newborn Baby
BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County, Liberia — A father in Buchanan is appealing for public support after a tragic electrical accident...
LASODA, Lawyers With Disabilities Move To Deepen Disability Rights Collaboration In Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria...
Beyond the Campaign: Why Disability Must Be Part of Every Brand
A growing number of organizations are embracing diversity in their advertising, public messaging and corporate identity. Campaigns now regularly feature...
IEO, Helping Hands Mark Pakistan Independence Day
KARACHI, Pakistan — The Inclusion and Empowerment Organization (IEO) and Helping Hands for Relief have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting...
A shift from pity to rights
“People with disabilities don’t need to be treated as helpless. They need opportunities.” The message, simple but uncompromising, is gaining...
Nigeria to Stage First Wheelchair American Football Exhibition in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria will host its first-ever Wheelchair American Football Exhibition on Thursday, September 10, at the Outdoor Basketball...
