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Disability Projects Initiative, No. 61 M-Cado Plaza Suit, Along Kofar Kansakali Street, Near Goron Dutse Prison, Kano (2025)

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.

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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 .

28/11/2025

📢 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION!

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

The Disability Projects Initiative is conducting a Baseline Survey to understand the problems, needs, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-related impacts affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State, Nigeria.

Who can participate?

♿ Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who are living in Kano State.

Your responses will help:

✅ Strengthen disability-inclusive programs in Kano State.

✅ Enhance SDGs awareness and implementation in Kano State.

✅ Stronger advocacy for disability rights and disability-inclusive development in Kano State.

✅ Promote better policies for PWDs in Kano State.

👉 Click the link below to participate:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/EeBFZdgRJG

Let's work together to build a more inclusive society.

18/11/2025

The SDGs – Citizens Reports & Interactive Sessions (C.R.I.S) Presentation held today at the Hisbah Office, Unguwa Uku, Tarauni LGA, Kano State Nigeria, brought together diverse groups, including persons with (PWDs), , , and members. The session provided a platform for participants to openly share the challenges they encounter in daily life, especially regarding livelihoods, , discrimination, and social .

This nationwide initiative by the National Working Committee aims to document grassroots realities across 10 Nigerian states. Hence, in Kano State, the Disability Projects Initiative (DPI) co-hosted the event which provided a powerful platform for community voices to influence and advance implementation.

Together, we move closer to building communities where no voice is ignored and no one is left behind.

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16/11/2025

📢 Join Us!

The Disability Projects Initiative will be hosting the SDGs – Citizens Reports and Interactive Sessions (SDGs - C.R.I.S Presentation)

🗓 Date: November 18th, 2025

📍 Venue: Hisbah Office, Unguwa Uku, Tarauni LGA, Kano State, Nigeria.

⏰ Time: 12:00pm

Let’s work together to advance inclusive development in our communities!

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12/11/2025

Sustainable Development Goals - Citizens Report and Interactive Sessions (SDGs - C.R.I.S Presentation)

Date: November 18th, 2025

Venue: Hisbah Office, Unguwa Uku, Tarauni LGA, Kano State

Time: 12:00pm

Brief Explanation:
The SDGs - Citizens Reports and interactive sessions (C.R.I.S) presentation 2025 is a grassroot focused concept and database documentation for vulnerable survey and interactive session presentation on the impacts of the and how it has affected the livelihood of citizens, most especially households, widows, children and PWDs within Nigeria and other African countries.

The SDGs - Citizens Reports and interactive sessions (C.R.I.S) is a concept from Initiatives National Working Committee Nigeria. The event will be held in 10 selected states of Nigeria.

Therefore, in Kano State during this event, the Disability Projects Initiative will lead database documentation of PWDs as Kano State pioneers for the proposed 5-year SDGs implementation blueprint which will be launched in February 2026 at Abuja Nigeria.

Additionally, discussions in the event will center on and Empowerment of Women and Girls, focusing on sustainable actions to eliminate gender-based discrimination, promote women’s leadership, and strengthen inclusion in social and economic development.

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09/11/2025

SDG 1 and Disability ♿

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 “Aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere”.

It emphasizes ensuring equal rights to economic resources, access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services for all including persons with (PWDs).

📌 Link Between SDG 1 and Disability Inclusion:

Poverty and disability are closely linked in a vicious cycle — can lead to poverty due to exclusion from education, employment, and social participation, while increases the risk of disability due to malnutrition, poor healthcare, and unsafe living conditions. Therefore, achieving 1 requires addressing the that persons with disabilities face in accessing opportunities and social protection.

📌 Key Disability-Inclusive Strategies for SDG 1:

(1) Inclusive Social Protection Systems:
Ensure that social safety nets (cash transfers, pensions, health insurance, etc.) explicitly include and their families.

(2) Economic Empowerment Programs:
Promote skills training, accessible support, and inclusive employment opportunities for PWDs.

(3) Access to Basic Services:
Guarantee disability-friendly to education, healthcare, housing, and financial services to break the poverty-disability cycle.

(4) Data Collection and Policy Design:
Collect disability-disaggregated data to inform inclusive poverty reduction and track progress for PWDs.

(5) Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR):
Support programs that combine livelihood opportunities with social and empowerment at the community level.

📌 UNCRPD Alignment:

Article 28 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) recognizes the of PWDs to an adequate standard of living and social protection, aligning directly with SDG 1.

📌 National Context (Nigeria):

Under the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, the Nigerian is mandated to promote equal access to social and economic opportunities for PWDs supporting SDG 1 implementation. However, challenges remain in policy enforcement and resource allocation.

📌 Key Message:

Ending poverty is impossible without including persons with disabilities. A disability-inclusive approach to SDG 1 ensures that no one is left behind and that poverty reduction efforts are equitable, sustainable, and -based.

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