Overcoming Obstacles: The Challenges of Parenting with Disabilities
Mental Health and Disabilities: Breaking the Stigma

Mental Health and Disabilities: Breaking the Stigma

Mental health and disabilities are two important aspects of human well-being that often intersect and impact individuals’ lives. However, despite significant progress in understanding and addressing these issues, a pervasive stigma surrounds them. This stigma creates barriers to seeking help, understanding, and acceptance, further exacerbating the challenges faced by those affected.  In this article, we…

Navigating the Workplace: Tips for Professionals with Disabilities

Navigating the Workplace: Tips for Professionals with Disabilities

The modern workplace is becoming more inclusive and diverse, with a growing number of professionals with disabilities contributing their talents and skills. However, navigating the workplace can present unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. In this article, we will explore some valuable tips and strategies to help professionals with disabilities thrive in their careers and…

Living with Invisible Disabilities: Raising Awareness and Understanding
Navigating the Healthcare System with a Disability in Africa

Navigating the Healthcare System with a Disability in Africa

Navigating the healthcare system with a disability in Africa can be a complex and challenging experience. Individuals with disabilities face numerous barriers when accessing healthcare services, including physical, attitudinal, and communication barriers. In this article, we will explore the key factors to consider when navigating the healthcare system with a disability in Africa and provide…

Ensuring Disability Inclusion in Disasters & Post COVID-19

Ensuring Disability Inclusion in Disasters & Post COVID-19

One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, have a disability, and the prevalence of disabilities is higher in developing nations. In general, people with disabilities are more likely than people without disabilities to experience negative socioeconomic outcomes, such as lower levels of education, poorer health outcomes, lower employment rates, and higher rates of…

The Rise of Disability in Africa

The Rise of Disability in Africa

According to the World Report on Disability, 15% of the world’s population is considered disabled. The world’s most oppressed minority and the poorest of the poor are those who are disabled. According to the UN, over 80 million people in Africa are disabled. The number of people with physical and mental disabilities is anticipated to…

Challenges Facing Persons with Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Challenges Facing Persons with Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa

According to a study by World Bank, around 80 percent of the one billion people with disabilities worldwide live in developing nations. Recent data on disabilities gathered through routine household surveys in Botswana, Gabon, Lesotho, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe help to better understand the difficulties that people with disabilities…

How To Prepare For Emergencies As a Disabled Person

How To Prepare For Emergencies As a Disabled Person

Every demographic group is affected by disability; there are people with disabilities of all ages, races, genders, and national origins. Additionally, disabilities can have a variety of visible and invisible effects on a person. To effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters, it is crucial for people with disabilities and their families to take into account…

Coping With A Learning Disability

Coping With A Learning Disability

This article discusses everything you need to know about Learning Disabilities vs. Learning Difficulties, Types Of Learning disabilities, and How To Get The Support You Need. What Are Learning Disabilities? A learning disability is a reduced intellectual capacity and difficulty with day-to-day activities, such as taking care of the home, interacting with others, or managing…