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Disability Projects Initiative, No. 61 M-Cado Plaza Suit, Along Kofar Kansakali Street, Near Goron Dutse Prison, Kano (2026)

24/01/2026

The International Day of Education📕 📚📖🖋️ ♿
24 January, 2026

Theme of the Year: “The power of youth in co-creating education.” This theme highlights the role of young people as active agents of change, emphasizing their involvement in designing, developing, and governing systems to ensure they are inclusive, equitable, and relevant to modern, technology-driven needs.

Therefore, the theme strongly aligns with the aspirations of youth with disabilities, who remain underrepresented in education design, governance, and innovation. Meaningful of young persons with disabilities is essential to building equitable, , and future-ready education systems.

🎯 Key focus areas for 2026 include:

1️⃣ Youth with Disabilities as Co-Creators of Education:

Youth with disabilities should be recognized not merely as beneficiaries of inclusive but as co-designers and innovators. Their lived experiences provide critical insights into:

➡️ Universal Design for (UDL)
➡️ Accessible digital and assistive technologies
➡️ Inclusive curricula and learning environments

Empowering youth with to participate in education planning ensures systems that address real barriers and promote equal participation.

2️⃣ Active Participation and Leadership of Youth with Disabilities:

The theme emphasizes active youth participation, which must intentionally include young persons with disabilities in:

✅ Student structures
✅ Education policy consultations
✅ School and university decision-making bodies
✅ EdTech innovation and digital learning solutions

This approach aligns with Article 24 of the UN Convention on the of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which calls for inclusive education systems at all levels.

3️⃣ Inclusive, Equitable, and Technology-Driven Education:

As education becomes increasingly technology-driven, there is a risk of widening exclusion if accessibility is ignored. Youth with disabilities should be central to:

☑️ Designing accessible digital platforms
☑️ Testing inclusive learning
☑️ Advocating for affordable assistive devices

Their leadership ensures that innovation does not leave learners with disabilities behind.

4️⃣ Education as a Tool for Disability Inclusion and Social Change:

Supporting youth with disabilities as co-creators of education:

✔️ Promotes equity and social justice
✔️ Reduces stigma and discrimination
✔️ Builds leadership and civic engagement
✔️ Strengthens inclusive national

This contributes directly to 4 (Quality Education) and the broader disability-inclusive development agenda.
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📌 Key Message for Advocacy and Commemoration

“The power of youth in co-creating education must include the voices, leadership, and innovation of youth with disabilities because cannot be designed without those who experience exclusion.”
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09/01/2026

Earlier on Wednesday 7th January 2026, the Disability Projects Initiative successfully held an inception meeting with its project team to officially kick-start the implementation of the project titled: “Empowering Persons with Disabilities for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Kano State, Nigeria.” This project is funded by Disability Rights Fund which aims to strengthen the resilience, participation, and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts in Kano State.

The meeting provided a platform to review the project objectives, implementation strategy, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and expected outcomes, with a strong focus on and .

As part of the inception activities, DPI also formalized the signing of a with a from the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, to conduct a:

“Baseline Study on the Impact of Climate Change on Persons with Disabilities in Kano State.”

The will generate participatory and disability-disaggregated data to inform , , and .

DPI remains committed to advancing and that leaves no one behind.

01/01/2026

📢 Call for Consultant

The Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) is looking for a qualified and experienced research consultant to conduct a:

“Baseline Study on the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities in Kano State.”

This is funded by Disability Rights Fund

Purpose of the Study:
(1) To document climate-related risks and vulnerabilities experienced by PWDs in Kano State.

(2) To analyze how climate change affects access to livelihoods, health services, education, mobility, and social protection for PWDs.

(3) To identify existing coping mechanisms and resilience strategies used by PWDs.

(4) Examine barriers faced by PWDs in accessing climate information, disaster response mechanisms, social protection, and adaptation programs

(5) To generate baseline indicators to inform disability-inclusive climate advocacy and programs.

Scope of Work:
The consultant will
(1) Design a participatory and inclusive research methodology.
(2) Develop data collection tools
(3) Conduct surveys, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
(4) Analyze findings and develop a comprehensive baseline report.

Key Deliverables:
(1) Inception report with methodology and tools.
(2) Field data collection and analysis.
(3) Draft and final Baseline Study Report.
(4) Presentation of findings to DPI and stakeholders.

Duration:
The assignment is expected to be completed within 4 weeks from the date of contract signing.

Qualifications:
The consultant should have:
(1) At least 5 years of experience in social science or educational research
(2) Proven experience conducting participatory or disability-inclusive research.
(3) Strong knowledge of CRPD, SDGs (especially SDG 13), and climate justice.
(4) Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
(5) Familiarity with the social context of Northwest Nigeria is an asset

Application Process:
Interested consultants should submit:
(1) A cover letter and profile highlighting relevant experience.
(2) A CV
(3) A technical proposal outlining methodology and work plan.
(4) A financial proposal.
(5) Evidence of previous similar assignments (Sample of work)

Deadline for Submission:
4th January 2026 at 12:59pm WAT

Submission Channel:
The application should be sent via email: disabilityprojectsinitiative@gmail.com with the subject line: “Consultancy Application – Baseline Study ”

Note that:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

30/12/2025

Stakeholders Mapping – Kano State, Nigeria

The Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) seeks to identify the individuals, groups, and institutions that influence and initiatives in Kano State.

By analyzing stakeholders’ levels of power, interest, and roles, DPI aims to design appropriate strategies that strengthen , enhance evidence-based , and ensure inclusive participation particularly of persons with towards sustainable and impactful development outcomes.

As a stakeholder, register your name 👇
https://forms.office.com/r/qT3VkuxLCV?origin=lprLink

26/12/2025

We are excited to partner with the Disability Rights Fund on a new project:

“Empowering Persons with Disabilities for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Kano State, Nigeria.”

The project will promote disability-inclusive climate , strengthen , and support the meaningful participation of persons with in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Together, we are advancing disability-inclusive Action in Kano State.

19/12/2025

Earlier at our office, we welcomed the representatives of level 3 students from the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Bayero University Kano.

The students presented a proposal requesting partnership and support for their upcoming seminar on “The Impact of Rehabilitation Services for Students with Special Needs in Bayero University Kano.”

The seminar seeks to raise awareness about how rehabilitation services can enhance learning, independence, and overall educational outcomes for students with special needs — benefiting both the students and the wider university community.

We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and to supporting initiatives that promote inclusion and accessibility in education.

14/12/2025

The Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) successfully held its 2025 End-of-Year Meeting at the DPI Secretariat, marking a significant step in strengthening the organisation and setting a clear direction for 2026.

✅ Key Outcomes of the Meeting:

🔹Review of DPI’s 2025 activities, achievements, and key lessons learned.

🔹Constructive discussions on critical organisational and operational issues, with practical solutions agreed upon.

🔹Adoption of strategic priorities and clear action points to guide DPI’s work in 2026.

🔹Delivery of an insightful Special Lecture on Organisational Management, which enhanced the team’s understanding of effective leadership, structure, accountability, and sustainability.

🌟 Special Appreciation:

We extend our sincere gratitude to Barrister Nura Ahmad Muhammad, an Executive Director of Mufarka Youth Development Initiatives, for delivering a highly impactful and enlightening lecture on Organisational Management. His expert insights and practical guidance greatly enriched the capacity of the DPI team and will contribute meaningfully to strengthening our internal systems and overall performance.

🙏 DPI appreciates the dedication, active participation, and commitment of all participants.

Together, we are building a stronger institution with a clearer vision and greater impact for youths with disabilities.

✍️ Abdulrahman Isah Abubakar
Administrative Secretary,
Disability Projects Initiative (DPI)

10/12/2025

🌍 10th December — Global Human Rights Day

Disability Rights Are Human Rights ♿

A Core Principle of the Disability Projects Initiative (DPI), Kano State, Nigeria.

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are entitled to the same dignity, respect, freedoms, and opportunities as everyone else without discrimination, exclusion, or barriers. This principle guides every program, campaign, advocacy action, and partnership of DPI.

📌 What This Means for DPI and Our Work in Kano State

1. Equal Dignity and Worth:
At DPI, we believe that PWDs are full rights-holders not objects of charity. We promote dignity, autonomy, and meaningful participation in all spheres of life.

2. Protection from Discrimination:
DPI continuously advocates for the removal of discrimination in education, employment, health, politics, and public participation, ensuring that PWDs enjoy equal opportunities.

3. Rights Guaranteed by Law:
Our work is rooted in key legal frameworks: such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006), African Disability Protocol (2018), Nigerian Disability Act (2018), Kano State Disability Law (2018).

DPI strengthens awareness, policy implementation, and accountability to ensure these laws translate into real change.

4. Inclusion Over Sympathy:
We reject the charity/medical model. DPI promotes the social and human rights model, focusing on creating accessible environments, inclusive systems, and equal opportunities for PWDs.

5. Removing Barriers:
DPI works to break physical, attitudinal, communication, institutional, and policy barriers that limit the rights and participation of PWDs in society.

📌 What This Means for Development Work in Kano State (DPI Priority Areas)

DPI integrates the “Disability Rights Are Human Rights” principle into all our thematic programs, including:

✅ Advocacy for Full Implementation of the Kano State Disability Law

Ensuring government agencies understand and enforce disability rights.

✅ Establishment & Strengthening of the Kano State Disability Commission

To enhance coordination, monitoring, and protection of PWD rights.

✅ Accessibility of Schools, Health Facilities & Public Buildings

Promoting inclusive infrastructure, universal design, and accessibility audits.

✅ Employment Inclusion for Youth and Adults with Disabilities

Removing workplace discrimination, promoting decent work, and empowering PWDs with skills.

✅ Inclusive Climate Action & Disaster Risk Reduction

Ensuring PWDs are included in climate education, adaptation, and resilience efforts.

✅ Participation of PWDs in Governance & Decision-Making

Supporting political inclusion, leadership development, and representation.

✅ SRHR Education and Inclusive Health Services for Women & Girls with Disabilities

Empowering women and girls to access information, services, and protection from abuse.

📌 Message from DPI

Today, we call on government agencies, civil society, communities, and stakeholders to uphold, protect, and advance the rights of persons with disabilities in Kano State and beyond. A truly inclusive society is one where every person lives with dignity, equality, and meaningful opportunity.

Disability Rights Fund Commonwealth Disabled Youth Forum National Commission for Persons with Disabilities- NCPWD, Nigeria JonapwdNational Jonapwd Jonapwd Global Goals for Sustainable Development UN Sustainable Development Platform

05/12/2025

📢 Call for Participation:

Baseline Survey on Disability Challenges, Needs, and SDG-Related Impacts on PWDs in Kano State, Nigeria.

The Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) is conducting a baseline survey to understand the challenges, needs, and SDG-related impacts affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State.

Who Participates?

✅ Parent/Caregiver of PWDs
✅ Teacher/Service Providers for PWDs
✅ Disability Advocates
✅ Organisations Working for PWDs

Your responses are confidential and will be used to improve disability-inclusive programs and SDGs implementation for PWDs in Kano State.

Click the link below to participate👇
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAANAAoIMDudUMTlJMVYyWjc5VVpMR09KRkhSSzdBOUkzUi4u

03/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Date: 3rd December 2025

Issued by: Disability Projects Initiative (DPI), Kano State, Nigeria

DPI Commemorates 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a Call for Immediate Action.

As the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) calls attention to the urgent and troubling learning conditions of students with visual impairment at the Special Education School, Tudun Maliki, Kano State, Nigeria.

During our recent visit, we observed that many of these students are sitting on the bare floor without chairs, benches, and other basic facilities and support required for meaningful learning.

This is more than an inconvenience; it is a violation of the right to quality education as guaranteed under SDG 4 – Quality Education which calls for equitable and quality education for all. It also contradicts the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Article 24 – Right to Education which mandates that persons with disabilities must have access to quality education on an equal basis with others.

Despite these challenges, the students continue to display remarkable resilience and determination. Their commitment demonstrates clearly that persons with disabilities do not lack ability; however they lack support, adaptive learning resources, and an enabling environment.

These students deserve to have:
✅ Adequate classroom facilities
✅ Braille and other learning resources
✅ Assistive devices and mobility aids
✅ Safe and accessible learning environments
✅ The dignity and respect owed to every child

Today, DPI appeals to:
✔️ Government ministries and agencies
✔️ Non-Governmental Organisations
✔️ Corporate institutions, philanthropists
✔️ Concerned individuals
to unite with us in addressing this situation.

As we commemorate this global day, let us remember that true inclusion requires deliberate action, not symbolic recognition. The attached video reveals the reality on the ground and reinforces the need for immediate intervention.

DPI remains committed to partnering, advocating, and working tirelessly until every child with a disability learns in comfort, safety, dignity, and equality.
Let us act now; so no child is left on the floor, in any sense.

Abba Kabir Yusuf Militainment TV Kano State Accountability Forum on Education KANO CIVIL Society FORUM Kano Network of NGOs - KANET Commonwealth Disabled Youth Forum

Signed:
Abubakar Nura Yusuf
Executive Director
Disability Projects Initiative (DPI)

02/12/2025

Commemoration for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ♿ 3rd December, 2025.

Theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress”

At the Disability Projects Initiative (DPI), we believe that a truly progressive society is one where every individual regardless of ability can participate, contribute, and thrive.

As we commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we call on government institutions, communities, organisations, and citizens to join us in building a Kano State where inclusion is not an option, but a shared responsibility.

This year’s theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” reminds us that development cannot be achieved when millions of persons with disabilities are left behind. Inclusion is not charity; it is justice, equality, and smart development.

We advocate for:

✅ Full implementation of the Kano State Disability Law,

✅ Establishment and operationalisation of the Disability Commission in Kano State,

✅ Accessible public spaces, schools, hospitals, and transportation in Kano,

✅ Equal opportunities in education, employment, and governance in Kano State,

✅ Respect for dignity, rights, and meaningful participation of all PWDs in aspects of life

Let us challenge discrimination, remove barriers, and transform attitudes. Let us celebrate the abilities, creativity, and resilience of persons with disabilities.

Let us work together to create a society where everyone belongs and can contribute to social progress.

DPI stands committed today and every day to championing disability inclusion, amplifying voices, and advancing the rights of Persons with Disabilities in Kano State and beyond.

Inclusion is progress. Progress is for everyone. Together, we foster disability-inclusive societies for a better future.

Commonwealth Disabled Youth Forum National Commission for Persons with Disabilities- NCPWD, Nigeria Disability Rights Fund JonapwdNational Skill Acquisition Institute for People with Disabilities Kanawa Educational Foundation for the Disabled

01/12/2025

Myths (Misconceptions) and Facts (Reality) about Disability ♿

1. Myth: Disability is a result of curses, witchcraft, or spiritual punishment.

Fact:
Disability is a natural part of human and can result from medical, genetic, environmental, or accidental factors. It is not caused by curses or spiritual forces.

2. Myth: Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are helpless and dependent.

Fact:
People with can lead independent, successful, and productive lives when barriers are removed. Many work, run businesses, attend school, raise families, and contribute to society.

3. Myth: PWDs cannot learn or succeed academically.

Fact:
With inclusive , accessible materials, and proper support, persons with disabilities perform as well as or even better than their peers.

4. Myth: Children with Disabilities should stay at home for protection.

Fact:
Children with disabilities have the to education, play, socialization, and full participation in community life.

5. Myth: PWDs should be pitied or treated as charity cases.

Fact:
PWDs deserve rights, dignity, and opportunities, not pity or charity. Disability are human rights.

6. Myth: Using assistive devices (wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes) is a sign of weakness.

Fact:
Assistive devices are tools for independence and , just like eyeglasses or mobile phones.

7. Myth: Persons with Disabilities cannot marry or have families.

Fact:
have the right to love, marriage, sexuality, and parenthood. Many live in stable and happy families.

8. Myth: Persons with disabilities are always sick or sickly, that is, automatically means poor health.

Fact:
Most PWDs are healthy. Their disability does not mean they are sick; having a disability doesn't mean chronic illness. Many are healthy and active.

9. Myth: Disability defines a person's whole identity.

Fact:
PWDs are students, workers, parents, , entrepreneurs, innovators; hence their disability is only one aspect of who they are.

10. Myth: PWDs are always in need of medical treatment.

Fact:
Not all disabilities require medical treatment. Many PWDs simply need social inclusion, , rights protection, and supportive environments.

11. Myth: Disability is rare.

Fact:
More than 1.3 billion people worldwide (about 16% of the global population) live with some form of disability. It is part of everyday human .

Advocacy Message:
At the Disability Projects Initiative (DPI), we stand for a society where disability is understood, respected, and included. We challenge stereotypes that limit the potential of Persons with Disabilities and advocate for equal rights, accessibility, and dignity. Together, we can build a where every PWD is valued not for his/her limitations, but for his/her abilities, contributions, and humanity.

Let's challenge assumptions, promote understanding, enhance supporting, and increase .

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