Background on the growing global need for assistive technology (AT) Today, over 2.5 billion people need at least one form of AT, such as wheelchairs, eyeglasses, or hearing aids, but in some countries, as few as 3% have access to the AT they require. The number of people needing AT is expected to grow to […]
Overview The Package of interventions for rehabilitation outlines the most essential interventions for rehabilitation for 20 health conditions. For each of the interventions, information on the required assistive products, equipment and consumables, and workforce that is usually skilled to deliver these interventions is available. As such, the Package of interventions for rehabilitation presents an indispensable resource for countries when […]
This report presents the results of a situation analysis study on persons with disabilities in Masaka (City and District). The study was undertaken in order to ascertain the challenges and opportunities that persons with disabilities face. The study was a precursor to developing disability inclusive programmes by FOHO Uganda not only in the study area […]
The Support Needs Assessment for Persons with Disabilities and their Primary Caregivers was undertaken in March 2022 following the commitment made by Kenya during the Global Disability Summit (2018) to enhance disability inclusion through the collection of accurate disaggregated data for persons with disabilities. The main objective of the assessment was to provide evidence on […]
As we bring you the latest edition of our newsletter, we extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. We are excited to share the incredible journey of empowerment, inclusion, and creativity that our members have been striving for.In this edition, you will find a collection of inspiring stories and updates over the last six months that reflect the dedication and resilience of our members.
The present report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals is submitted in response to General Assembly resolution 70/1, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. At the midpoint to 2030, this special edition report provides an update on the progress made since 2015 against the global Sustainable Development Goal indicator framework. […]
TIMES OF CRISIS, TIMES OF CHANGE SCIENCE FOR ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATIONS TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
INTRODUCTION
Transformations are possible, and inevitable. This report is an invitation to embrace transformations with
the urgency needed to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
In case you missed the @WHOweb-meeting on improving access to #hearingcare through HR training on 6 July, you can still watch it https://shorturl.at/jrwBI to know about the role of Primary ear and hearing care training and share experiences from around the world. WATCH FULL WEB MEETING HERE
The Future Of Education For People With Visual Impairment In Africa 1st ICEVI Africa Conference 9th – 12th October 2023 The Panari Hotel Nairobi, Kenya. The International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment – Africa (ICEVI Africa) in collaboration with its local and international partners, is pleased to announce its first conference on […]
Evidence shows that deaf and hard of hearing children experience high rates of mental health problems, often because of language deprivation at early childhood and therefore difficulties with communication and social inclusion in their lifetime, as well as experiences of stigma and discrimination.1-3 For deaf and hard of hearing children in the Palestinian Territories, mental […]
