2021 Issue 9 IWD Edition Deaf Leadership personified Marvin Tatenda Mukuyu is a Graphic Designer and a Model who has a passion for the fashion industry. Born in a family of six, Marvin suffered from meningitis at an early age which left him Deaf but through the love and support of his family has achieved …
PWDs prioritization crucial during vaccination By Tinotenda Chikunya Deaf Zimbabwe Trust has called for the prioritisation of persons with disabilities in the vaccination program saying vaccine drives should deliberately target persons with disabilities in order to ensure no one is left behind. Speaking during a radio interview, DZT Media and Communications Officer Tinotenda Chikunya said …
A day in the life of a mother of a child with a disability By Irene Mhlanga Water is an essential part of life, vital for sustainability and human survival. For Chitungwiza residents taps have run dry for years presenting several health and socio-economic challenges. The hardest hit are people with disabilities and their families. …
“Able not disabled. Employing people with disabilities in the formal sector” By Isaacs Mwale It is estimated that 386 million of the world’s working age are people with disabilities.[1] These people have the potential to make a valuable contribution in the workforce, as employees, entrepreneurs or employers of others. Some employers have started to tap …
Resourcing the Disability Board: Should DPOs assist? Part 1 By Isaacs Mwale In January 2018 the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honorable Petronella Kagonye appointed a 17-member National Disability Board to develop policies that improve the lives of people with disabilities. The board members were selected from organisations that represent persons with …
