April 6th, 2021 Tuesday 1 pm – 3 pm Central European Time – Consultation in Africa on inclusion of CBR into WHA resolution on highest attainable standard of health for people with disabilities. https://forms.gle/zyLwQmCEAmHrK4oJ7
The ability to hear is a gift human beings are given to appreciate the amazing beauty of the world around us. It bestows aesthetics to life. It is also the medium for our learning and social interaction. From my own personal experience as a child with a disability, I know the value of education and […]
Human rights for deaf people including WFD was established in Rome, Italy in 1951 and is an international non-governmental organisation with membership comprising 135 Ordinary Members as of 31 December 2018 in addition to Individual Members, Associate Members and International […]
Join us on 26 February for the virtual launch of the WHO Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF)! Competency frameworks are a key mechanism for ensuring the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the workforce align with the needs of populations and are a critical tool in workforce strengthening. The RCF is an important resource for the rehabilitation […]
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) was mandated to spearhead the development of a National Development Plan, Vision 2030 Jamaica that would guide Jamaica into achieving developed country status by 2030. A succinct and yet broad vision was crafted – Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business – as […]
Since its establishment, the United Nations has promoted the inclusion and advancement of persons with disabilities around the world. The UN also prioritizes the mainstreaming of disability inclusion across the UN system. To this end, the UN system-wide policy and strategy – the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) was endorsed by the Chief Executives […]
It is with great honor and privilege that I welcome you to the first annual report of theEpilepsy Alliance Africa (EAA). Africa now, more than ever needs its citizen male, female, youth, and old to rise to the occasion and develop a homegrown solution to address the many challenges and situation we find our self […]
Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Scotland 25-27 October 2016 “For 3 days, every 4 years, 1000 of the world’s leading disability experts unite, committed to creating a more inclusive and accessible world for all.” Shaw Trust hosted the 23rd Rehabilitation International World Congress. Planning for the event commenced in April 2014, with the core team wellestablished […]
A screening of Kenya-based film – Lisilojulikana (The Unknown) – followed by a panel Q&A and discussion. Lisilojulikana (The Unknown) Please click here to view a brief trailer and read below for more details. It is bad enough not being able to walk and play with other children, but how do you overcome the fear […]
This report presents findings from telephone interviews with 87 members from Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) partners and 10 DPO/Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders from organisations with 1,998 members in 10 districts across 7 provinces of Cambodia, to
