Mr Benjamin Amewornu, an industrial designer, passionate about independent mobility of children and youth with disabilities in Ghana, has started a project to manufacture mobility devices to support them. Mafanam Foundation, a non-profit organisation registered in Ghana in 2016 does not only give-out mobility devices, but ensures that they are designed for appropriate fitting, seating […]
Ghana’s disability act: serious gaps
The Ghana Federation of the Disabled has expressed serious concerns on the fact that the country’s Disability Act has no provisions for children and women with a disability, humanitarian services and political participation among a host of other aps. The Federation has therefore called on Ghana’s government to expedite action on a review of the Persons […]
International women of courage award for work with people with albinism
Vicky Ntetema, Executive Director of Under The Same Sun (UTSS) in Tanzania received the 2016 International Women of Courage Award. The award was presented by the Honorable John F. Kerry, Secretary of State, at the U.S. Department of State, in Washington, D.C. UTSS works towards ending the often deadly discrimination against people with albinism via advocacy and […]
Parent group bemoans health care for children with CP in Ghana
A Cerebral Palsy (CP) parent support group in Ghana has expressed worrying concerns about the health care delivery system in Ghana. The parents sharing experiences at an introductory meeting said they felt very frustrated with health care in Ghana and urged to government to do something to rectify the situation urgently. Mrs Eugenia Tevie, a […]
Smartphone app listing disabled friendly spots launched in Ho Chi Minh City
The Vietnamese NGO Disability Resource and Development (DRD) and the Hoa Sen University in Ho Chi Minh City have partnered and launched a smartphone app that provides disabled people with locations of disabled-friendly community venues. The app, which can be installed on both IOS and Android phones, was developed by disabled students at the university. […]