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.
Promoting inclusive learning for students with disabilities in Higher Education in Tanzania
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumni Stanslaus Francis and Sardina Zabron Tinkasimile delivered a workshop to promote awareness on inclusive learning for students with disabilities in Higher Education (HE) in Tanzania.
Promoting social inclusion through Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) in Kenya
In December 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Stephen Ojwang delivered a training workshop to promote Special Olympics Unified Sports (SOUS) for students with disabilities in Kenya.
Delivered on 3 December, the workshop marked World Disability Day, which promotes the rights and well-being pf persons with disabilities globally.
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.
Strengthening inclusive education for children with disabilities in Nigeria
Between 21-22 November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Ifeoma Lilian Nwakama delivered a two-day workshop to promote access to education for children with disabilities and discuss national legislations on the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.
Promoting political rights for People with Disability in Nigeria
In November 2024, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Afeez Shittu delivered two workshops for high school students on disability rights and political participation for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State, Nigeria.
