physical disability

Battle to access public buildings intensifies

The constitution of Uganda guides all development partners including the Government of Uganda to address the needs of all people including women, children and people with disabilities. The MP for PWDs Hajjat Sofia Nalule says that when the government empowers people they are in essence putting them in a position where they can identify and […]

Noah’s Ark Hotel hosts launch of Schools for Children with Disabilities

It was yet another colourful event in Kapchorwa district this morning when the Accessible and Inclusive schools for Children with Disabilities Project was being launched. Noah’s Ark Hotel in Kapchorwa district was the venue for the event as the Secretary for Gender and Social Services, Evelyn Chebet, launched the project on behalf of the district […]

Buganda kingdom Accessible Schools’ project launched

Masaka district and Buganda Kingdom in general has welcomed the Accessible and all Inclusive Schools Project for Children with Disabilities (CWDs). The project seeks to improve the state of physical accessibility in schools, and also increase enrolment of Children with Disabilities in schools. While launching the project in Masaka today, the District LC5 Vice Chairman, […]

Ministry of Works to table Building Control Bill

Works Minister Eng. Abraham Byandala has hailed Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD) for spearheading the production of Accessibility Standards in Uganda and has promised to make it part of the Building Control Act meant to regulate construction of buildings and other facilities. The Standards are a guide to architects, civil engineers, constructors and […]

Many dances, lots of food, thousands of people at VP Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi’s project launch

From January 2012, the Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD) launched the Membership Empowerment Project (MEP) in 12 districts of Uganda, but the one that has taken place today in Kayunga was distinctive. There were many dances, lots of food, thousands of people and an exhibition. However, these are not the only factors that […]