INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAWI….. By Rabecca Harawa

Federation of Disability Organizations Malawi (FEDOMA) with the support from UNICEF through SAFOD is implementing a project on #Inclusive Young Voices which aims at building the capacity of persons with Disabilities and building skills of the youth on the use of online tools for disability advocacy. Hence the Republic of Malawi developed various GDS commitmentsContinue reading “INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TO YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAWI….. By Rabecca Harawa”

REASONS FOR EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES…..By Rabecca Harawa

Empowerment is about people being able to have a voice and take control over their own lives and futures. All people whether they have a disability or not, they are required to be involved in the decisions that affects their lives. This makes a positive growth attitude despite any disability, a person will pursue andContinue reading “REASONS FOR EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES…..By Rabecca Harawa”

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

The support worker can be defined as someone who looks after the well being of people in their daily lives. They help people living with different physical disabilities as well as mental disabilities needs to live their life more independently and support them to reach their potential. The role and responsibility of the disability supportContinue reading “ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER”

ACCEPTING ONE’S DISABILITY…By Rabecca Harawa

It can be incredibly difficult to accept your disability. Acceptance can feel like giving in or throwing in the towel on life and your future. While it’s not easy accepting body that’s not as strong as you would like it to be. If you’re looking to transform your life with disability you have to considerContinue reading “ACCEPTING ONE’S DISABILITY…By Rabecca Harawa”

ACCESSIBILITY TO ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Assistive devices are external devices that are designed, made or adapted to assist a person to perform a particular task. Many people with disability depend on Assistive devices to enable them to carry out daily activities and participate in community activities. These devices are walking sticks, wheelchair, crutches, tricycles, standing frames, wedges, electronic devices, hearingContinue reading “ACCESSIBILITY TO ASSISTIVE DEVICES”

DISABILITY IS NOT IN ABILITY

Many people in the society think that if you have a disability, you are unable to perform duties that people without disabilities can do. This is not true. Many people With disabilities show great determination and dependability. For those those of us with disabilities, everyday life can be difficult and frustrating due to an environmentContinue reading “DISABILITY IS NOT IN ABILITY”

REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Disability can be defined as any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for a person with a condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. In this case they are not able to participate in any activity that is taking place in their communities rather theirContinue reading “REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”

REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Disability can be defined as any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for a person with a condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them. In this case they are not able to participate in any activity that is taking place in their communities rather theirContinue reading “REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”

HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Human rights can be defined as basic rights and freedoms that belongs to every person in the world until death. This portrays that all individuals are equal as human beings and by virtue of the inherent dignity of each human person hence all human beings entitled to their human rights without discrimination of any kind.Continue reading “HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES”

CARRIER GUIDANCE TO MY FELLOW FRIENDS WITH DISABILITIES

Rabecca Harawa is a 24-years-old girl who happened to have a disability (epilepsy), am a holder of Bachelor of Social sciences majoring in Development studies which I obtained in 2019. Currently am based in Blantyre close to Manja Primary School.I did my primary school at Mponda primary school (Zomba) and I was selected to studyContinue reading “CARRIER GUIDANCE TO MY FELLOW FRIENDS WITH DISABILITIES”