For a person using a wheelchair, that could mean being able to enter a government office without assistance. For a child with a disability, it could mean reaching school, accessing learning materials and receiving the support needed to stay in class. For a job seeker, it could mean an accessible workplace and a fair opportunity to compete.

The Minister of State for Disability Affairs, Hon Hellen Asamo, has announced that the Government will increase funding for...

The government of Uganda, through its national policy on inclusive education, has paved the way for the empowerment of all the population through the education-for-all initiative, which was introduced in 1997 to ensure that all children, regardless of their disability, have access to quality education.

In Uganda, the UBOS report of 2014 indicated that out of 6.4 million Persons with Disabilities, 2.1 million are persons with visual impairment, constituting 33.2% of the disability community.

Access to information remains a critical issue for deaf individuals in Uganda; however, the government has committed to ensuring that television broadcasts are accessible, in accordance with the Communication Act of 2013 and the Persons with Disabilities.

The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.

Hellen Grace Asamo, the Minister of State for Disability Affairs has said that, raising awareness and promoting accessibility of...