Africa, Misc., June 12 2021 The launch of the National Disability Policy by President Mnangagwa has been hailed as a historic development in addressing the rights and welfare of persons living with disabilities. The President launched the NDP jointly with the Labour Migration Policy at the Harare International Conference Centre. Senate representative for people living […]
Read MoreNational Disability Policy Announced by President of Zimbabwe
Posted on June 12th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
South Africa: Process to Make Sign Language 12th Official Language Begins
Posted on May 26th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, ICT, May 26 2021 South Africa: The long-awaited process to amend the Constitution so that the 12th official language can be included has finally got under way. This was revealed by Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa during his response to parliamentary questions by IFP MP Siphosethu Ngcobo. Ngcobo asked about plans to include […]
Read MoreGhana: Government Provides Over 20,000 Wheelchairs to Persons With Disabilities
Posted on May 19th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, Built Environment, May 19 2021 GHANA: Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has handed over twenty thousand (20,000) wheelchairs to the Ghana Federation of Disabilities Organisations as part of ongoing interventions to improve their livelihoods and wellbeing. The manual and powered wheelchairs, to be distributed by the Ministry of Health through the various District […]
Read MoreJamaica: Move to Increase Access to Copyright Works
Posted on April 25th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, ICT, April 25 2021 The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) is looking to further amend the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2015 to increase access to copyright works by members of the disabled community. The objective is to bring the law into alignment with the provisions of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)-administered Marrakesh Treaty, which […]
Read MoreITU Tasks Nigeria, Others Member Countries on Inclusive ICT Growth
Posted on January 9th, 2020 by Best Brothers Group
United Nations arm in charge of global telecommunication development, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has charged member countries on inclusive information and communications technology (ICT) growth. Specifically, ITU said members, including developing countries such as Nigeria, should focus attention on the role of emerging technologies in promoting ICT accessibility. The body, which was founded May […]
Read MoreCBM Launches New Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR) Application
Posted on January 6th, 2020 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, Disaster, January 6 2020 ZIMBABWE: Marking the International Day of Persons with Disability, CBM launches a new Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR) application (www.cbm.org/i-drr) and releases a new version of its Humanitarian Hands-On Tool (HHoT). CBM Zimbabwe Emergency Response Team member Allen Chaitezvi and Local Disabled Persons Committee chair Tapiwa Sigauke review the Humanitarian Hands-on Tool […]
Read MoreGambia Committed to Addressing Issues Experienced by Persons with Disabilities
Posted on January 2nd, 2020 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, Misc., News, January 2 2020 GAMBIA: Permanent Secretary of the ministry of women and children affairs have resounded Gambia government continued commitment in addressing the challenges and concerns in the inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities in national development process. Addressing a two-day advocacy seminar for National Assembly Members on inclusion, participation and […]
Read MoreEgyptian ICT Ministry Collaborates to Empower Persons with Disabilities
Posted on January 2nd, 2020 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, Assistive Technology, ICT, Universal Design, January 2 2020 EGYPT: Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has signed a MoU with Japan’s Assistive Technology Development Organisation (ATDO) to carry out projects to improve the lives of disabled people. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Egypt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with […]
Read MoreSeychelles: Persons with Hearing Impairment Get First Sign Language Dictionary
Posted on December 9th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
SEYCHELLES: The hearing-impaired community in Seychelles has its own sign language dictionary for the first time. Photo: Seychelles Nation/Seychelles News AgencyAnita Gardner presenting a dictionary to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nicholas Prea. The dictionary was launched last Saturday after 10 years of work in a ceremony held at the Citizenship Engagement Platform (CEPS) in […]
Read MoreZimbabwe: People Living With Disability Call for an Inclusive Public Transport System
Posted on November 20th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group
Africa, Transportation, November 20 2019 ZIMBABWE: People living with disability in Harare are calling on the government to provide an all-inclusive public transport system that supports their special needs. As a result of a high- cost of living, the government introduced a fleet of buses under the Zimbabwe Passenger Company (Zupco), at a subsidized fare aimed […]
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