Towards Disability Inclusion in textbooks. Representation of people with disabilities in different spheres of life has often been inadequate as different organisations and individuals continue to call for equal representations on all platforms. School textbooks are no exception as they not only mirror societies but also shape cultural perspectives and practices. The visibility of people …
Deaf Zimbabwe Trust held a training session in Caledonia which sought to train the youth on being peer counselors on Sexual Reproductive Health issues. The training session held at Mushawedu Community Hall was in conjunction with Mashambanzou Care Trust and Disability HIV and AIDS Trust. The initiative was meant to train youth with disabilities and …
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Goromonzi health service providers have said the unavailability of disability friendly facilities at health centers is a deterrent to quality health services for people with disabilities. Speaking during a discussion fora organized by Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT), Mashambanzou Care Trust and Disability and HIV and AIDS Trust (DHAT) at Caledonia Clinic, health service providers said …
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DZT hails sign language syllabus By Tino ChikunyaDeaf Zimbabwe Trust Executive Director, Barbra Nyangairi has hailed the development of a sign language syllabus in Zimbabwe saying it is a positive step towards ensuring inclusivity for learners with disabilities. Speaking at the joint event of the Day of the African Child commemorations and the Inclusive Education …
The Disability Observer June 2019 The untold story: Deaf vendors in Harare By Isaacs Mwale With the collapse of the formal sector in Zimbabwe the informal sector has become the “fall-back” source of income for millions of unemployed Zimbabweans.The BBC reported that as of 2019 the unemployment rate has reached over 90% in Zimbabwe1, making …
