Is Employment Really Inclusive If Talent Is Overlooked? We talk about inclusion, but is it really inclusion if skilled people are still being left out? In Nigeria today, many talented persons with disabilities are still denied jobs, not because they can’t do the work, but […]
On January 28, 2023, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) hosted a consultative meeting aimed at amplifying the voices of children and youth with disabilities in discussions about climate change and its impact on their rights. This meeting was part of a […]
In 2023 and 2024, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) embarked on a significant project aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Disability Act in Nigeria. Supported by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), this initiative sought to amplify the voices […]
In 2021, the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) undertook a crucial project with the aim of strengthening its organizational structure, promoting disability inclusion, and increasing public awareness on disability-related matters. This initiative, supported by the MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the Policy […]
In February 2025, a Pre Global Disability Summit (GDS) meeting was held, setting the stage for Nigeria’s commitments to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in the country. This meeting was pivotal in gathering insights and recommendations that would ultimately inform […]
Is Healthcare Really Accessible If You Can’t Understand It? Accessible healthcare goes beyond ramps, beds, and medicine; it’s about being HEARD and UNDERSTOOD. Yet, many Deaf patients in Nigeria are excluded from critical medical decisions because hospitals don’t provide qualified sign language interpreters. Imagine this: […]
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Osun State chapter hosted a Capacity Building Training on Disability Inclusion in Osun State, a crucial step toward building a more equitable society. Why does this matter? – 15% of the global population are people with […]
In a powerful session that took place on “Hitches and Voices” on ITV, Edo state, Ebose I. Henry, former Chairperson of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Edo State chapter spoke candidly about the everyday struggles faced by people with disabilities in […]
On June 17th, the Sokoto State Chapter of JONAPWD visited the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to explore potential strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives. During the visit, a copy of the Disability Act was presented to the Commissioner’s office which was met with an encouraging response. […]
At our just concluded capacity-building training in Sokoto, mindsets were shifted and barriers were removed to promote real change. The meeting focused on strengthening accountability frameworks regarding the post-moratorium cycle of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act. The theme of the meeting is […]