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Humbled and honored to be able to share my experience with Malta Camp USA in this interview! Check out the full article to learn more about what we are doing to support young adults with disabilities and how you can get involved!

📢 Breaking Barriers for People with Disabilities in Zambia A recent USAID-supported survey that looked at how much differently abled people need supportive tools, and what challenges they face in getting them highlights an 87% unmet need in Northern and Southern Provinces for essential services. This groundbreaking data will guide the development of vision correction service to better serve people with disabilities. Through our strong partnership with Sightsavers, 4,000+ individuals have already benefited by receiving spectacles in these regions. USAID remains committed to building a world where accessibility and inclusion are the norm—not the exception. 🌍✨ #IDPD #DisabilityDay #EveryoneIncluded #GlobalGoal

These individuals have made significant strides in advancing disability rights and improving the lives of people with disabilities in their respective countries. Let’s get to know them 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame: Promotes policies and support systems for people with disabilities in Ghana. Angelique Kidjo: Advocates for inclusive education and access to healthcare for children with disabilities. Nnenna Nwakanma: Works on improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities in Nigeria. Memory Kachambwa: Advocates for the empowerment of individuals with disabilities in Zimbabwe. #specialneedseducation #disabilityeducation

"Disability is articulated as a struggle, an unnecessary burden that one must overcome to the soundtrack of a string crescendo. But disabled lives are multi-faceted-brimming with personality, pride, ambition, love, empathy, and wit." Sinead Burke July is Disability Pride Month and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. Here's an excellent article on how you can contribute: https://ow.ly/keYR50SmOKk. #CommunityUpgrowthSustainability #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPrideMonth2024 #Disabled #Disabilities #AffordableHousing #July #JulyAwarenessMonths

With a changing landscape comes a changing role for Able Child in how to best support children with disabilities in Africa. For the last 40 years Able Child has been part of a progressive change to support African organisations working to improve the lives of children with disabilities. As our reach has grown over the last ten years, we began a process to analyse what our role has been, what it is now and what it should be in the future. Following an extensive 18-month consultation and review process, we have developed a new way forward. A direction that creates an organisation which is fit for purpose, that builds a model aligned with the interests of our current partners in Africa, and ensures we are best placed to achieve our vision of ensuring no child with a disability is left behind. This is our 2030 Strategy. #disability #inclusion #protect #educate #amplify #2030strategy #weareallable

The Better Hope Community Development TVET Centre recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities as an important opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to inclusion and empowerment. In Somalia, where barriers to education and employment remain significant for persons with disabilities, the Centre continues to advocate for equitable access to skills development and vocational training. By fostering an inclusive learning environment, BHCD Tvet centre aims to equip individuals with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to their communities and promote resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. #internationaldayforpersonswithdisability #Disability #peoplewithspecialneeds #Somalia #Southweststate #BHCDTVETcentre #Inclusivity #inclusiveeducation

An important advice that has helped shaped my life over the years is this wise words from Stephen Hawking: “My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically." #Disability #Strength #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #Neurodiversity.

I hope our pre-summit workshop inspires other sectors to take stock and plan ahead - making sure that this Global Disability Summit results in a step up in action and impact. What is your sector’s vision? How will you ensure persons with disabilities are not left behind?

Grateful for your submissions and interest in our 2024 conference: Photovoice-Aiming for Impact! We can't wait to hear your presentations in October • What's next? PVWW will be organizing the submissions and sending them to the track leaders, who will be the ones choosing oral and poster presentations. If your abstract is selected, we will be in touch in August! • • • #photovoice #participatoryphotography #AimingForImpact #qualitative #qualitativeresearch #visualanthropology #communitypsychology #migration #peacebuilding #youthdisability #activism #disability #youthactivism #disabilityjustice #virtualconference #qualitativeconference

After sharing a few resources with Don Talley, previously of Youth for Christ, I wanted to share the resources I have been collecting over the years that I shared with him with you. So enjoy all of these disability ministry resources your church could use. To read the full article to see the resources, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/endrcAyv #mentalhealthmatters #pastoralcounselor #pastoralcounseling #christiancounselor #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthandthechurch #christiancounseling #disabilityrights #DisabilitySupport #disabilityministry #disability