I feel honoured to release this National Disability Policy, a first for Zimbabwe. Persons with disabilities represent one of the most marginalised minority groups in the world; hence, their needs and concerns are commonly ignored, suppressed and “buried under the carpet.” This policy seeks to address the marginalisation and discrimination of persons with disabilities in …
Public transportation inaccessible for people with Disabilities By Isaacs Mwale The struggle to access public transportation in recent times has become a troublesome reality for thousands of commuters in the two largest cities, Harare and Bulawayo. The recent ban of Commuter Omnibuses or “Kombis” has left a huge void in public transportation that is now …
Promoting inclusion through individualised education plans By Mirirai Nyabvure Learners are different and the pace at which they grasp concepts is different. Learners with disabilities have individual needs that are unique. Individual planning for these learners is necessary in order to address their unique individual needs and to provide an opportunity for each student to …
The impacts of Cyclones on PWDs By Irene Mhlanga The realities of climate change have been witnessed around the globe with the frequency of heat waves, cyclones/floods, droughts and hurricanes. Zimbabwe has experienced two tropical cyclones (Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Eloise) in a space of two years and persons with disabilities were among those affected. …
DZT calls for the development of a Sign Language Act By Tinotenda Chikunya Deaf Zimbabwe Trust Executive Director Barbra Nyangairi says Zimbabwe needs to develop a Sign Language Act which will curb the discrimination and ignorance towards the language in the country. Speaking while delivering the International Day of Sign Languages statement, Nyangairi said Sign …
