VDI charges deaf students on self-confidence, focus minded and goal driven

Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) on Wednesday 23rd of June 2021 in Abuja engaged students with disabilities and their teachers in school for the Deaf Kuje in Mentorship session. It was part of activities of VDI project on Inclusive Education supported by Disability Rights Fund (DRF). The objective of the session was to address the challenges […]

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SRHR Outreach: VDI Goes on the Street and Market to Sensitize the Public on the Rights and Prevention of Women with Disabilities from GBV

The sweltering Adamawa heat was so palpable that you could cut through it with a knife. The sun was dazzling bright and one had to squint on going outside. These were not enough to deter the team of Voice of Disability Initiative, who had set out on Tuesday, 4th of May 2021 on a door-to-door

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VDI urges WWDs not to see disability as an obstacle to success

Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) on Wednesday 5th May, 2021 in Yola, Adamawa organized a One (1) Day capacity-building training and mentorship for Women with Disabilities(WWDs) and high-risk marginalized groups in Adamawa state. The event supported by UN Women Spotlight Initiative witnessed a large turnout of participants invited. The VDI, Executive Director, Barrister Catherine Edeh in

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6th Anniversary: VDI succeeds in bringing succour to persons with disabilities

It was fun and excitement as Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) celebrates 6th Anniversary on 1st May, 2021 in Abuja. The event which was all about celebrating six years of existence of VDI as NGO founded to advocate for the inclusion of deaf people and persons with disabilities in general in our society, provided opportunity

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VDI strengthens the capacity of its staff and volunteers on project implementation

Voice of Disability Initiative(VDI) in collaboration with Disability Rights Fund (DRF) on Saturday, 1st May, 2021 in Abuja organized a 1-day Staff Capacity Strengthening Training. The objective of the program is to have VDI Staff and Volunteers gain comprehensive understanding of capacity building/development to help nurture their commitment in championing advocacy and prepare them with

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VDI engages OPDs and PWDs to advocate for effective practice of inclusive education in FCT

Voice of Disability Initiative on Friday in Abuja organized a One Day Workshop on effective inclusive education practice as part of their activities to mark International Day for Persons With disabilities. The Executive Director, VDI, Barrister Catherine Edeh while declaring the workshop open said that it is part of their project towards promoting the implementation

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VDI Advocates For Accessible Quality Education That Leaves No Students With Disabilities Behind in FCT.

Voice of Disability Initiative, VDI in partnership with Disability Rights Funds (DRF) marked the International Day of Persons With Disabilities (IDPWDs) in an eventful workshop organized on Friday 4th, December at Laps New World Hotel, Jabi Abuja. The organization had earlier at the same venue, hosted a press conference aimed at promoting inclusion in education

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VDI advocates for adoption of sign language interpreting in school curriculum and teacher’s training manual

Voice of Disability Initiative on Monday 16th November, 2020 organized a One Day focused group discussion on concept of inclusive education. The project supported by Disability Rights Fund is aimed at having the audience gain comprehensive understanding of inclusive education as it relates to different disability categories and commit to championing advocacy for effective implementation in

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VDI Distributes Palliatives to Needy, Women With Disabilities In Abuja

Voice of Disability Initiative has distributed palliatives to over 30 needy people and women with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Executive Director, Barrister Catherine Onyinye Edeh in a chat with Inclusive News Network (INN) said “this was a way for the organization to reduce the effect of hunger and to help the beneficiaries

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Voice of Disability Initiative Reaffirms Commitment To Rights Of Deaf People

Groups consisting of Community of Disability organizations and led by VDI in an international zoom summit have reaffirmed their commitment to the rights of Deaf People and the promotion of sign language. The invited participants and panelists consist of personalities from several countries for the high level online meeting held on 26th September to mark

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