27 Disability Mainstreaming in Action - Page 1

A Disability Certificate in Kenya is now an official document issued by the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) that identifies an individual as having a disability. One needs to apply to get the disability certificate. Very soon the disability identity card (ID) will no longer be used.

In times of crisis, emergency preparedness is essential for everyone, but it becomes especially critical for persons with disabilities. Assistive technology for emergency preparedness provides life-saving tools that ensure individuals with diverse disabilities can respond effectively to emergencies. From mobility aids to communication devices, these technologies bridge the gap in accessibility, ensuring that during disasters, no one is left behind.

As extreme weather events become more common, it’s essential to focus on climate resilience—the ability to adapt, survive, and thrive in the face of climate-related disruptions. This article explores disability and climate change, climate resilience and what they mean to persons with disabilities and offers strategies for better adapting to climate change.

As a learner with disability, you may be entitled to one of these scholarships.

Some people with disabilities do not know what rights they are entitled to.

Here are 4 global treaties to protect the rights of persons with disabilities.

We must ingrain into society the importance of educating a girl with disability.

Adopt measures to appropriately respond to the pandemic, ensuring inclusion and the effective participation of all persons with disabilities.

A new mental health bill seeks to protect persons with mental health conditions.

We need to set goals for this World Cerebral Palsy Day.

Kenya has new guidelines for assessment of disabilities. Here are the benefits.

Persons with disabilities are the largest minority at any given population.

UN Secretary-General persons with disabilities should have equal opportunities.

The Academy of Motion Picture wants to encorage diversity on in films.

Nujeen Mustafa has called on the UN and others to protect Persons With Disabilities in war regions.

Here are 3 social protection services the government should implement in Kenya.

Inclusion, non-discrimination and equity are pillars of development programmes.

Persons with Disabilities are vital for how we want to develop Kenya.