Author: CBR

Implementing vision and hearing screening in schools: a deep dive into the World Health Organization handbook

Implementing vision and hearing screening in schools: a deep dive into the World Health Organization handbook

Early detection changes lives! Join WHO’s 90-minute web meeting to explore the Vision and hearing school screening handbook — a guide to setting up effective vision and hearing school screening programmes for better health, learning, and life outcomes. Date & time (the same session will be held twice to accommodate different time zones): Session 1: 4 September, 08:00–09:30 CEST. […]

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Effective Engagement with Government: Local and National Strategies for Disability Advocates

Effective Engagement with Government: Local and National Strategies for Disability Advocates

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Webinar titled: Effective Engagement with Government: Local and National Strategies for Disability Advocates Date: 21st August 2025,11:00am EAT Host: Fount for Nations, Malawi This session will explore practical tools and strategies for advocacy and collaboration with government stakeholders to strengthen disability-inclusive development at both local and […]

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8th AFRINEAD CONFERENCE FIRST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

8th AFRINEAD CONFERENCE FIRST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

AfriNEAD will host its 8th conference from Tuesday 24th November to the 26th November 2026 at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. CONFERENCE THEME: “Realizing Disability Potentials in Africa: Opportunities and Threats to Full Inclusion in Trying Times” Venue: Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Scientific Committee of the 8th AfriNEAD Conference invites

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THE 2025 DISABILITY SUMMIT AND DRF LAUNCH

THE 2025 DISABILITY SUMMIT AND DRF LAUNCH

Disability Resources Foundation (DRF) is pleased to announce a landmark event that will shape the future of disability support and empowerment in Zambia. The 2025 Disability Summit and DRF Launch will take place on Saturday, 30th August 2025, from 10:30 to 15:00 hours at the prestigious UNZA Confucius Multi-Purpose Hall in Lusaka and food shall be provided.

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UNDRR Newsletter – July 2025

UNDRR Newsletter – July 2025

One Year On: Advancing the Call to Action on Extreme Heat In the year since the UN Secretary-General issued his Call to Action on Extreme Heat, UNDRR has stepped up its efforts to help address this growing hazard. This month alone, three new knowledge products were launched in collaboration with partners: Narrative analysis:

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A missing link for inclusive education

A missing link for inclusive education

A missing link for inclusive education: The importance of supporting teachers with disabilities to ensure learning for all. This synthesis is part of a strategic partnership between the Learning Generation Initiative and the What Works Hub for Global Education. The Transforming the Education Workforce report (2019) highlighted that inequities

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ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS MARKET REPORT 2025

ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS MARKET REPORT 2025

The Assistive Products Market Report 2024 edition was focused on presenting a one-stop guide to assistive products, prices, specifications, and suppliers and on providing a brief overview of the market landscape for hearing aids, spectacles, prostheses, wheelchairs, and digital AT. Launched on World Day for Assistive Technology, 4 June 2024, the report provided a road map to countries for procuring assistive products.

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