WEP Seeks Nasarawa Disability Commission Partnership to Implement THRIVE Project
The Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is seeking strategic partnerships with government institutions and community stakeholders in Nasarawa State as it begins implementing the Transforming Her Resilience, Inclusion and Value in Economies (THRIVE) Project. The initiative is designed to strengthen resilience, inclusion and economic empowerment for women, including women with disabilities, and WEP has been engaging…
Disability Advocates Commend FAAN on Airport Accessibility Improvements, Call for Wider Inclusion
Disability advocates have commended the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for steps taken to improve airport accessibility and assistance for persons with disabilities and other passengers with reduced mobility. The commendation comes amid a broader conversation about whether Nigeria’s airports provide passengers with disabilities with safe, dignified and genuinely independent access throughout the entire…
Ghana Ratifies AU Convention on Violence Against Women as Disability Federation Demands Full Inclusion
Ghana has taken a major step in the fight against violence against women and girls by ratifying the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUCEVAWG). The development makes Ghana only the second African Union member state, after The Gambia, to ratify the landmark continental convention. Ghana’s Parliament approved the ratification by…
NCC Awards ₦6 Million to Startups Developing Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded a combined ₦6 million to three Nigerian startups developing technology solutions aimed at improving digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. The awards were presented during the fourth edition of the NCC Hackathon Live Show in Abuja, held under the theme “Technology Without Barriers: Innovative Solutions for Persons with…
NCPWD, Discovering Ability Sign MoU to Launch Reality TV Platform for Persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has partnered with the Discovering Ability in Disability Initiative to create a new entertainment platform designed to showcase the talents and abilities of persons with disabilities. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 18, 2026, will support the development of a reality…
Nigeria Disability Tech Summit 1.0 Opens Call for Volunteers to Help Build Nigeria’s Disability Technology Future
Nigeria Disability Tech Summit 1.0 has opened a call for volunteers to join the team building Nigeria’s first major disability technology summit, bringing together technology, accessibility, innovation and inclusion.
Nigeria Disability Tech Summit (NDTS) Officially Launched by Trarrk to Transform Disability Technology in Nigeria
There are moments that simply announce an event. Then there are moments that begin a movement. Today marks one of those moments. Nigeria is entering a new chapter in disability innovation with the official launch of the Nigeria Disability Tech Summit (NDTS)—a national platform created to bring together technology, accessibility, innovation, policy, research, startups, government,…
Kenya AI for Disability Project Launched to Advance Digital Accessibility
The Kenya AI for disability project has positioned the country among Africa’s emerging leaders in accessible technology. Announced during the Connected Africa Summit 2026, the initiative seeks to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to improve digital accessibility, communication, and inclusion for persons with disabilities. As governments across Africa continue their digital transformation journeys, disability advocates have…
Kenya Disability Act Implementation: Why 2026 Could Be a Turning Point for Disability Rights
Kenya Disability Act implementation has become one of the most important disability policy discussions in East Africa. While Kenya has made significant progress in strengthening legal protections for persons with disabilities, implementation remains the true measure of success. Laws can establish rights, but only effective implementation ensures those rights are experienced in schools, workplaces, hospitals,…
Zanzibar Disability Partnerships Africa: Strengthening Inclusion
Zanzibar disability partnerships Africa are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening disability inclusion at the grassroots level. In 2026, these partnerships are bringing together local organizations, communities, and international supporters to create more inclusive systems. Zanzibar disability partnerships Africa are proving that real change often starts at the community level, where local knowledge and…
