Zero Project Bangalore Technology Forum: Innovating for Disability Inclusion 2024
Bringing together innovators and key stakeholders in the disability space is crucial to eliminating barriers that limit the inclusion of persons with disabilities in broader society. Such gatherings offer innovators the chance to present their ideas and solutions to policymakers, developers,...
Valary Olesia’s Triumph in Powerlifting
Valary Olesia is no stranger to overcoming challenges. As an assistive technology computer instructor with inABLE Africa, based at Thika School for the Blind, she has spent the last...
Julius Mbura’s Journey with the Mandela Washington Fellowship
Julius Mbura, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and inABLE’s advocacy officer, recently completed the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) 2024. Selected under the Civic Engagement track, Julius’s journey...
Embracing the Patchwork of Life: Phelix Owiny’s Journey as an...
Phelix Owiny’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and advocacy. Diagnosed with vitiligo in 2008, he has transformed his personal experience into a powerful platform to raise awareness about...
Celebrating White Cane Day
On October 15th, the world joins visually impaired individuals to celebrate White Cane Day. This annual event highlights the importance of the white cane as a “symbol of authority”...
World Sight Day: Raising Awareness & EmbracingDisability Inclusion
On October 10th, the world comes together to celebrate World Sight Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about eye health and the importance of regular eye check-ups. Vision...
Blind Teachers Embrace Tech to Enhance Teaching
During the August school break, three visually impaired teachers—Mr. Joash Ododa, Mr. Fredrick Ochieng, and Mr. Lawi Obonyo—made remarkable strides in integrating technology into their teaching. These educators actively...
Signvrse’s Vision for Inclusive Empowerment
In 2020, during an outreach session with Young Scientists Kenya in Migori, the seeds of what would become Signvrse were sown. The session, focused on robotics, was lively and engaging—except for a small group of students who stood apart, hesitant to...
Gloria’s Journey of Empowering the Deaf Community
September is Deaf Awareness Month and is an opportunity to spotlight the resilience, strength, and achievements of the Deaf community. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness...
Coding For The Future: A Glimpse into Kairi’s Digital Revolution
In the serene village of Kairi, tucked away in Thika, a quiet digital revolution is unfolding. During school holidays, like the recently concluded August break, this once-sleepy village transforms...
Google Tech Training For Visually Impaired Instructors
As the world continues to embrace the digital revolution, ensuring that technology is inclusive and accessible to all is crucial. Recognizing this, PAWA IT Solutions has taken significant strides...