Background Globally, 2.2 billion people suffer from vision impairment, while over 1.5 billion live with hearing loss (1, 2). The majority of those with sensory impairments live in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to required eye care and hearing care (1, 2). This is mainly due to poor availability and disparate distribution of […]
To support activities worldwide, we are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the World Hearing Day Small Grant Program. Since 2019, the World Hearing Forum has collaborated with the Coalition for Global Hearing Health to administer this successful initiative, distributing 250 grants over the past seven years of $800 USD to organizations across […]
The World Health Organization invites you to the official introduction webinar for World Hearing Day 2026, where we will unveil this year’s campaign materials and walk through how you can use them to amplify action in your context. In this webinar, you’ll be among the first to explore the new campaign materials, learn how to bring them […]
It is with deep sorrow that the CBR Africa Network ( CAN) announces the passing of Professor Sally Hartley, our beloved Patron, Co-founder, and long-serving Director. Professor Hartley was a visionary leader, a tireless advocate for Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID), and a steadfast champion of the rights, dignity, and inclusion of […]
Over a billion people, or 16% of the world’s population, are estimated to have a disability. Persons with disabilities, on average as a group, are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes than persons without disabilities Persons with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as less education, poorer health outcomes, lower […]
Access to assistive technology relies on an effective system built on key interconnected building blocks;governance and leadership, financing,service delivery, workforce development,assistive products, data and information systems, all centered around people. Strengthening assistive technology systems requires coordinated investment in each of these building blocks to enhance their capacity and ensure they function efficiently and cohesively. Systems […]
You are warmly invited to join the webinar “From cost to investment: financing health equity for persons with disabilities” on 3 December 2025, from 14:00–15:30 CET. Around 1.3 billion persons with disabilities continue to face significant health inequities. Many are linked to how health systems are financed. High out-of-pockets costs, narrow benefit packages and the lack of […]
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have asked Uganda government to review the Shs3 million nomination fee for elective positions, saying the cost is discriminatory and shuts capable leaders out of national decision-making. During an engagement with PWDs in Kampala ahead of her campaign launch, Hellen Grace Asamo, a Member of Parliament aspirant for the PWDs’ seat, […]
ATconnect: A centralized digital platform to facilitate access to assistive technology information for the global assistive technology community. ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, is proud to announce the official launch of ATconnect, a new centralized, open-access digital platform designed to bring together high-quality resources and programme information across the global assistive technology ecosystem. […]
The Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRC/UVRI & LSHTM) Uganda Research Unit are making significant strides in disability research and training. Prof Moffat Nyirenda, the Director MRC/UVRI & LSHTM, revealed this during the Disability Inclusive Health Research Seminar and Open Day held at their head offices in […]
