DISABILITY COMMISSION NASARAWA STATE PARTNERS WITH VDI ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE NASARAWA STATE DISABILITY LAW

The Voice of Disability Initiative, a group that advocates for disability rights and is headquartered in Abuja, recently visited the Nasarawa State Disability Commission. During the visit, Mr. Okoroafor Alexander Uchechukwu spoke to the Executive Secretary and members of the Disability Commission about the purpose of their visit, which was to gain the Commission’s support […]

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COURTESY VISIT TO HIGH COURT CHIEF OF JUDGE IN NASARAWA STATE

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), an advocacy group for disability rights, received support and funding from the Disability Rights Fund (DRF), an international organization headquartered in Boston, USA, that promotes the rights of individuals with disabilities worldwide. They conducted an advocacy visit to the Justice Minister, Disability Rights Commission,

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VDI builds the capacity of women with disabilities on SRHR, advocacy, human rights violation reporting

Voice of disability initiative (VDI) on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th August, 2021 in Abuja organized a 2-day training workshop on rights – based advocacy, human rights reporting and recording system. This project is being implemented by Voice of Disability Initiative with support from AMPLIFY CHANGE. The Chief Executive Officer, VDI, Barr. Catharine Edeh Chinyere

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VDI galvanizes stakeholders to enhance implementation of National Policy on Inclusive Education in the FCT

Voice for Disability Initiative (VDI) on Tuesday, 13th July, 2021 in Abuja organized a One-day roundtable discussion on Barriers and Solutions to an Effective Inclusive Education System. The event is part of the activities of VDI project on Implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy supported by Disability Right Fund (DRF). The CEO of VDI, Barrister Catherine

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VDI charges blind students on positive mindset to disability

Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) on Thursday 24th of June 2021 in Abuja engaged students with disabilities in school for the blind Jabi, 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 faced by

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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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