Agency for Disability and Development in Africa - ADDA

07/05/2026

We officially launched the Visual Impairment Inclusion Scorecard (VIISC) Project, convening key stakeholders, including OPD networks for women and girls with visual impairment, manufacturers, and national and county-level stakeholders, to align on a shared vision for the inclusion of women and girls with visual impairment in the education and livelihood sectors. We look forward to the collaborative work ahead as we co-create solutions grounded in lived experiences, analyze barriers to inclusion, and link women and girls with visual impairment to service providers and assistive devices.

CBM Kenya Kenya Institute of Special Education National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Kenya Institute For The Blind Ministry of Education - Kenya

14/04/2026

Women and girls with Visual Impairment face intersectional challenges stemming from multiple marginalized identities that shape their experiences and opportunities in healthcare, education, and livelihoods. As we prepare to launch our Visual Impairment Inclusion Score Card (VIISC) Project, an accountability tool that aims to strengthen the inclusion of women and girls with Visual Impairment in education and livelihood systems by linking users to service providers and assistive device suppliers, we take a step toward addressing the unique challenges they face.

26/03/2026

Purple Day is an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of epilepsy, a condition that affects 2 in every 100 Kenyans, by breaking down attitudinal barriers, reducing stigma, and advocating for access to specialized care.

21/03/2026

This year's World Down Syndrome Day commemorates standing together against loneliness. This means friendship, meaningful connections, belonging, and being valued at our schools, jobs, and society.

11/03/2026

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Both Reasonable Accommodation and Accessibility are pillars of Inclusion, as they contribute to Persons with Disabilities living independently in all aspects of life. Here is a diagram highlighting their key differences.