INCLUSIVE DREAMS

In a world where CEOs and Programme managers are overcaffeinated, stressed and time-starved, many have been romanced by exclusive project charters that yield dirty and discriminative project strategy. It’s this time of the year when most CEOs and managers are designing project strategies.  One phenomenon, dubbed the "fresh start effect," suggests that the new year may be a good moment to make resolutions and changes, because it can give people a renewed commitment to goals. As we develop new year resolutions, Managers and CEOs should seek to eradicate bad discriminative habits  establish new healthier ones that promote inclusion. But the question remains, how do we move forward to disability inclusive programing? If you’re interested in making your programs and projects disability inclusive, consider this article as a guideline. At essence, a Disability Inclusive Program is a roadmap that establishes your goals and the actions or steps needed to make every cycle of your...

There is a prevailing ableist assumption that disabled people cannot contribute to the climate change conversation. As a disability inclusive development advocate, I have several concerns with the climate justice protest. Even though 15% of the world’s population has some form of disabilities. The needs and experiences of people with disabilities have been ignored within the broader climate justice discourse. According to the  UNESCAP , disabled people are two to four times more likely to die following a natural catastrophe than non-disabled people. Take the case of recent landslides in  buduuda  eastern Uganda. During the COP26 which took place in the United Kingdom, The Israeli Energy Minister, Karine Elharrar was unable to attend the conference because there was no wheelchair access, reflecting the inaccessibility of these events. I hope this year's COP27 which is taking place in Egypt has adjusted. Look at the daily journals. How many disabled people do you witne...

The rights and freedoms young people have today been fought for by the old advocates, "We worked tirelessly to help create the change which you’re now taking for granted!”. As a young disability rights advocates, I have heard this statement a thousand times and probably you too, Every time we try to be innovative amidst our predecessors. One of the great challenges facing the globe today is the aging population of old activists who do not want young people to take over and solve their unique challenges. The older generation hasn’t mastered the secret of coming an end with a sense of accomplishment, which is why youths today are living in a culture of unfinished, incomplete, and never-realized dreams. Because the old generation has not yet realized how to start something and end it well. So, much as this article is a wakeup call for young people with disabilities, and the youths, its words offer something to the old generation, as well. In a relay race, there is a critical mo...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Globally an estimated 284 million people experience mental health challenges, Making it the most prevalent health disorder. According to the Global Burden of Disease study. It estimated that 792 million people live with a mental health disorder. This month of May is celebrated by creating awareness on mental health distresses and fueling up ongoing efforts to reduce the stigma around mental health conditions by sharing personal experiences. It’s an absolute fact that many people worldwide suffer in silence because of misconceptions about mental illnesses. and for the many in developing countries these conditions go untreated. As a Disability inclusion Advisor. I feel like it has never been more pertinent than now for society to understand the differences between mental Impairments and mental health distresses . Realizing this will help everyone to recognize the role mental health plays in our society, improve our well-being and stimulate...

The year 2022 has kicked off with gear  As the entire world is reeling from the pandemic`s fickle economic conditions and perpetual social turmoil  Covid19 aftermaths. Economic sectors are swiftly re-opening up and employers are in a war for talent and a search for qualified staff. Amidst all this turmoil individuals with disabilities are now being recognized as a source of committed employees, but the major question employers keep on asking is “what can persons with disabilities do? According to the World Report on Disability (2011), published by the World Bank, there are an estimated one billion persons with disabilities in the world. In Uganda alone 12.4% of the total population has a disability according to the 2014 population census. Despite these statistics, People with disabilities in developing countries still face barriers in accessing employment opportunities. Its high time employers tap into the potential of persons with disabilities for a better workforce. A co...

International Week of the Deaf (abbreviated as IW Deaf; used to be IWD)  is celebrated annually the last full week of September (Monday through Sunday).  You may also hear this week called Deaf Awareness Week, but the official name is International Week of the Deaf. It is celebrated by national and regional associations of the deaf, local communities, and all individuals worldwide. History The first  International Day of the Deaf  was first celebrated by the  World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)  in 1958. The day of awareness was later extended to a full week, becoming the  International Week of the Deaf (IWD) . 1 The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) is an international, non-governmental organization of national associations of Deaf people and is recognized by the United Nations (UN) as their spokes-organization to promote the human rights of Deaf people. 2  The WFD is composed of 130 national associations of the deaf 3 ...

Article 11 of the United Nations (UN) convention on the rights of persons with disabilities mandates countries to support persons with disability in disasters Such as pandemics. In times of disaster like the current pandemic, Many people have experienced short or long-term disabilities due to inadequate treatment. If rehabilitation intervention is provided in time, they can reduce the probability of long term disability. While giving therapy to persons with physical impairments amidst lockdown, I’ve witnessed physiotherapy playing an important role in fully integrating Persons with disabilities in society. Ever since the Covid19 disaster settled into Account many initiatives like stimulus funds, relief food packages and online schooling to foster wellness of people during the covid19 disaster have been put in place and are progressing swiftly.   However Persons with Disabilities especially those in hard to reach areas have been left out in accessing basic rehabilitatio...