Healthcare Access Advocates for Disabilities

Healthcare Access Advocates for Disabilities An Association that seeks to advocate for quality healthcare access for persons with disabilities.

It is our vision to create a future where persons with disabilities can access healthcare services without any physical or communication barriers.

*MYTHS IN AUDIOLOGY — Meet Tariro*Fourth-year audiology student. Advocate for inclusive communication.Tariro believes th...
20/09/2025

*MYTHS IN AUDIOLOGY — Meet Tariro*
Fourth-year audiology student. Advocate for inclusive communication.
Tariro believes that when we prioritize how people connect, we build healthier, more inclusive communities.

- 🗣️ Vice President Public Relations, Simba reDzidzo Toastmasters (2025–2026)
- 🧠 Board Member, ZSAAS (2024–2025)

From speech therapy to hearing access, audiology is more than science—it’s empowerment.
Let’s challenge the myths. Let’s amplify the truth. Let’s make inclusion the standard.

📅 Join us this Sunday, 21 September at 8PM

Let’s talk hearing health, disability inclusion, and the power of communication.

Follow this link https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakYr6n5K3zah3uEaT44

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Akudzweshe Jinjika is a fourth year Speech and Language Therapy student who is passionate about health literacy. 👔 Pres...
06/09/2025

Akudzweshe Jinjika is a fourth year Speech and Language Therapy student who is passionate about health literacy.

👔 President, Zimbabwe Student Association of Audiologists and Speech Therapists ZSAAS (2025–2026)

🎓 Vice President Education, SrD Toastmasters (2025–2026)

🌍 Treasurer SrD Toastmasters
(2024-2025)

⚕️ Member , Healthcare Access Advocates for Disabilities (HAAD)

⭕ A former podguide mentor

Beyond the books and leadership, Akudzweshe is passionate about increasing knowledge about her profession , advacacy for persons living with disabilities and mental health awareness.
She also enjoys serving others be it in church or at home. She strongly believes she is working towards being a answer , to the community

🧩 lets get to find out more information as she teaches us about some of the myths and misconceptions about speech therapy

Date Sunday 07 September 2025
Time 20:00 Pm GMT +2
HAAD Whatsapp Channel
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakYr6n5K3zah3uEaT44

03/09/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Andriatta Makombe, Chantel Nyathi, Tino Goora, Privy Shana

We’re live at the University of Zimbabwe Orientation Week!!!Are you passionate about inclusion, equality, and creating a...
27/08/2025

We’re live at the University of Zimbabwe Orientation Week!!!

Are you passionate about inclusion, equality, and creating a better campus for everyone? Healthcare Access Advocates for Disabilities (HAAD) is here to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and empower students living with disabilities.

Visit our stand, learn more, and sign up to be part of the movement.
Together, let’s build a campus where everyone belongs.

❤️ Drop a heart if you believe in equal opportunities.

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✋ The 5 Parameters of Sign LanguageEach sign in a sign language is made up of five key components. Changing any one of t...
27/08/2025

✋ The 5 Parameters of Sign Language
Each sign in a sign language is made up of five key components. Changing any one of them can completely change the meaning of the sign—just like changing a word in a sentence!

1️⃣ *Handshape*
> 🖐️ What shape is your hand making?
- Examples: closed fist, open palm, specific finger positions
- Think of it as the “letter” your hand is forming

2️⃣ *Location*
> 📍 Where is the sign made?
- Near the head, chest, shoulder, or in neutral space
- The same handshape in a different location = different meaning

3️⃣ *Movement*
> ➡️ How does your hand move?
- Straight, curved, circular, or repeated motion
- Movement adds action and direction to the sign

4️⃣ *Palm Orientation*
> 🧭 Which way is your palm facing?
- Up, down, toward you, away from you
- A subtle shift in palm direction can change the sign entirely

5️⃣ *Non-Manual Signals (NMMs)*
> 😮 What is your face and body saying?
- Eyebrows, head tilts, mouth shapes, body posture
- These add emotion, grammar, and emphasis—like tone of voice in spoken language

💡 *Why It Matters*
Understanding these parameters helps us appreciate the complexity and richness of sign languages. It’s not just hand gestures—it’s a full linguistic system that deserves respect and recognition.

Inclusion Begins With Access💚🤍💙From clinics to classrooms, workplaces to policy tables—every space must welcome and empo...
20/08/2025

Inclusion Begins With Access💚🤍💙

From clinics to classrooms, workplaces to policy tables—every space must welcome and empower persons with disabilities.

📌 Healthcare Access: Every patient deserves dignity, respect, and accessible services.

📚 Education: Inclusive learning environments unlock potential and build futures.

💼 Employment: Disability is not a barrier to brilliance.

🌍 Disability & SDGs: No development goal is complete without disability inclusion.

At HAAD, we believe access isn’t a favor—it’s a right. Let’s build a Zimbabwe where every voice is heard, every barrier is broken, and every person is valued.

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Inclusive Education and EmploymentPromoting inclusivity in education and employment for individuals with disabilities. L...
09/08/2025

Inclusive Education and Employment
Promoting inclusivity in education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Let's work together to create a more accessible and equitable society.

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Awareness saves lives, and access changes them. Hepatitis doesn’t discriminate — neither should access to care. This Wor...
28/07/2025

Awareness saves lives, and access changes them. Hepatitis doesn’t discriminate — neither should access to care. This World Hepatitis Day, we stand for inclusive screening, treatment, and awareness for all, especially persons with disabilities. Together, let’s break barriers and build healthier futures.





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