Annual Disability Rights Conference 2024
March 15, 2024
A gathering of stakeholders to discuss policy reforms and advocacy strategies for disability rights in Nigeria.
Empowering Lives, Building Futures
Creating an inclusive society for all Nigerians
Together We Are Stronger
Supporting persons with disability across Nigeria
Education for All
Providing access to quality education and skills training
Healthcare Access
Ensuring quality healthcare for persons with disability
Advocacy & Rights
Fighting for equal rights and opportunities
Building Inclusive Communities
Creating spaces where everyone belongs
Engaging Communities
Building partnerships for sustainable change
Programs That Transform
Creating opportunities for persons with disability
Welcome to PWDN
Persons With Disability Initiative Nigeria (PWDN) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with disabilities across Nigeria. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive society where every individual, regardless of their physical or mental abilities, has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Our mission is to advocate for policy reforms, provide support services, and raise awareness about disability rights. Through community engagement, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, we empower persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of society.
Recent Events & Activities
Skills Acquisition Workshop
February 28, 2024
Empowering persons with disability through vocational training in digital skills and entrepreneurship.
Community Outreach Program - Lagos
January 20, 2024
Providing assistive devices and medical support to persons with disability in underserved communities.
Inclusive Education Summit
December 10, 2023
Promoting inclusive education practices and accessibility in Nigerian schools and universities.
Sports & Recreation Day
November 25, 2023
Celebrating abilities through adaptive sports and recreational activities for persons with disability.
Employment Fair for PWDs
October 15, 2023
Connecting persons with disability with employment opportunities and career development resources.
Accessibility Awareness Campaign
September 5, 2023
Raising awareness about the importance of accessible infrastructure and inclusive design.
Mental Health Support Workshop
August 18, 2023
Providing mental health resources and support services for persons with disability and their families.
Be Positive About Disabilities
United Nations Perspective on Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations recognizes that persons with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else, including the right to participate fully in society. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) emphasizes that disability is an evolving concept resulting from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers.
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. The UN promotes a paradigm shift from viewing persons with disabilities as objects of charity to recognizing them as subjects with rights, capable of claiming those rights and making decisions for their lives.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explicitly reference persons with disabilities, ensuring that development is inclusive and leaves no one behind. The UN calls on all nations to promote accessibility, eliminate discrimination, and ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in all spheres of life.
"Disability is not inability. With the right support, opportunities, and inclusive environments, persons with disabilities can achieve their full potential and contribute significantly to society's progress."