Disability News & Opportunities Across Africa. Covering jobs, grants, advocacy, inclusion, health, education, and programs for persons with disabilities across all 54 African nations.
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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,…
Introduction March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) in South Africa, a time to centre the voices, rights, and safety of people with intellectual disability across the country. This year, Cape Mental Health has launched its boldest IDAM campaign to date, with a theme that cuts straight to one of the most pressing realities facing…
Across Africa, support systems for children with special needs are often fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to scale. But a new generation of founders is working to change that. One of them is Nnanweobi Ikechukwu Augustine, founder of Trarrk alongside Boluwatife Oladejo (CTO) and Aisha Sule (Therapist) – A team building a data-driven system to transform…
In Africa, opportunities for people with disabilities exist but they are often difficult to find. From grants and scholarships to policy updates and training programs, critical information is scattered across platforms, making access a challenge for those who need it most. To address this, Nnanweobi Ikechukwu Augustine launched AblePath Africa; a platform focused on making…
Corporate disability inclusion campaigns in Nigeria often exist at the level of statement. A press release, a social media post, a token appearance by a disability representative at an event primarily designed for other audiences. What Union Bank of Nigeria did during International Women’s Month 2026 was different — not because it was perfect, but…
Across Africa, disability advocacy is not primarily driven by international organisations or government agencies. It is driven by communities by organisations of persons with disabilities that operate with limited resources, enormous determination, and an intimate understanding of the daily realities their members face. The challenge, always, is how to strengthen these organisations so that their…
