Disability inclusion in institutions
Each year, 3 December marks the UN International Day for persons with disabilities (PWDs), observed to promote equality for PWDs in all spheres of society. Due to stigma and discrimination, PWDs face severe human rights violation preventing them from fulfilling their potential and participating in society as an individual.
PWDs face many barriers in seeking equal opportunities to access education and employment include lack of accessible services and facilities such as transport, infrastructure, lack of alternative accessible materials and resources, and lack of policies specific to PWDs.
To address this challenge, Commonwealth Alumni were invited to deliver awareness activities to promote the rights of PWDs, meaningful participation and leadership of PWDs, and greater visibility at institutions such as schools, higher education, workplace and beyond.
Disability inclusion in institutions
You can read about the Disability inclusion in institutions themed activities delivered by Commonwealth Alumni below – as well as the impact these activities had on their chosen community.
Promoting eye health for special needs children in Ghana
Between 9-10 October 2025, Commonwealth Alumnus Michael Ntodie delivered a two-day training workshop to raise awareness of eye health for children with special needs in Ghana.
Promoting disability inclusion in health research institutions in Uganda
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumni Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata and Ronald Kiyemba delivered a workshop to promote awareness of disability inclusion in health research institutions in Uganda.
Improving library resources for Persons with Disabilities in Kenya
On 2 November, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Gilbert Mugeni organised a Library Open Day to promote awareness of the new and improved accessible services available to PWDs at the Communications Authority of Kenya’s Library.
