Beyond the Classroom: Music as a Path to Independence
Students at Thika School for the Blind were excited when they received a generous donation of musical instruments from Google. The instruments, which included a drum set, piano keyboard, saxophone, powered mixer amplifier, melodica, and guitars, were more than just a...
How Chromebooks Are Transforming Exams for Visually Impaired Students
For decades, students with visual impairments have relied on Braille books for their education, including examinations. While effective, Braille materials come with significant challenges—bulky books, and limited accessibility. But...
Meet Brenda Mwende: How Assistive Tech is Fueling Her Legal...
When Brenda Mwende was just two years old, she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Due to late detection, the condition led to irreversible blindness. However, her loss of sight did...
Meet Simalumba: On Turning Blindness into Vision
Simalumba Nawa’s life was once set on a completely different trajectory. With a strong academic background in computer science, he envisioned a future deeply rooted in the tech industry....
Victo Nalule: Championing Change, One Life at a Time
Victo Nalule’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and an unwavering determination to uplift marginalized communities. As the founder and Executive Director of the Tunaweza Foundation in Uganda, Victo...
Meet Kesah Princely: Promoting Inclusion in Cameroon and Beyond
From left to right: Princely Kesah, DJ Wiwa and Wiwa's sister and caregiver Pauline Muchiri. DJJ Wiwa is handing over an award to Kesah at the 2024 Inclusive Africa...
Can the Blind Code? Yes, and They’re Doing It Brilliantly!
A group of students in uniform sits in a classroom, many wearing headphones. They are actively engaged with Chromebooks, learning coding together. Equipping young learners with future-ready skills like...
A Level Playing Field: MacBook Tools for Visually Impaired Law Students
For visually impaired law students, the path to success often involves navigating unique challenges, particularly when it comes to accessing essential resources. However, with advancements in assistive technology, these students are bridging the digital divide and overcoming barriers in their educational...
Empowering Visually Impaired Law Students with Assistive Tech
inABLE collaborated with Kenyatta University to conduct an intensive three-week assistive technology training for visually impaired law students. This program, now in its second cohort, aims to equip students...
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...
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...