MediaGoblin Feed for tag 'disability'http://127.0.0.1:6543/tag/disability/2021-07-23T08:46:00ZDisco-tech 2018 2021-07-23T08:46:00Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/disco-tech-2018/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/264/Disco-tech_2018.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>During the IGF, APC celebrated its Disco-tech event on disability and accessibility. Images courtesy of Arturo Bregaglio.</p><p>Speakers:</p><li><em> Anna Karefelt, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sweden)<li></em> Arun Madhavan Pillai, SPACE (India)</li><li><em> Bishakha Datta, Point of View (India)<li></em> Cathleen Berger, Mozilla (Germany)</li><li><em> Derrick L. Cogburn, School of International Service and Kogod School of Business at American University, AU Institute on Disability and Public Policy, Internet Governance Lab (United States)<li></em> Fernando Botelho, F123 Consulting (Brasil)</li><li><em> Gerry Ellis, Feel The BenefIT (Ireland)<li></em> Judy Okite, Association for Accessibility and Equality (Kenya)</li><li><em> Julián Casasbuenas, Colnodo (Colombia)<li></em> Nidhi Goyal, Point of View (India) </li></div>The Sky is My Limit - Leonard2015-10-20T20:09:52Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/the-sky-is-my-limit-leonard/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/53/Leonard-_The_Sky_is_my_Limit.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Leonard has climbed the highest mountain in Zimbabwe. His colleagues were inspired and motivated by his determination to succeed in this feat. Leonard uses this climb as a metaphor for his life as he succeeds in spite of his disability, never letting anything get him down and inspiring those around him.</p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet.</p></div>Blessing in Disguise - Sally2015-10-20T19:40:00Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/blessing-in-disguise-sally/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/52/Sally-_Blessing_in_disguise.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>As a child, Sally was misunderstood and often in trouble. She was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and had trouble, at first, accepting this diagnosis. She was depressed and angry. Once she accepted her diagnosis and got the help she needed, she went from strength to strength!</p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>Raising Brian - Shiroko2015-10-20T15:32:57Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/raising-brian-shiroko/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/51/Shiroko-_Riasing_Brian.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Joseph Shiroko, or Baba Brian as he is known, tells his story as a father of a deaf/blind son. When his son's disabilities were known, Baba Brian wondered what his future would be. After speaking to the head teacher at a deaf/blind school in Kenya, he asks, "What are these children being prepared into?" Baba Brian answered his own question by establishing the Brian Resource Centre in Kenya, a school that prepares deaf and blind adults for self sufficiency. The future is now bright for Brian and others like him. </p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>Miss Courageous - Uchenna2015-10-20T14:33:58Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/miss-courageous-uchenna-30f7/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/50/Uchenna-_MIss_Courageous.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Uchenna is a woman who has achieved a lot: she is a school teacher for children with disabilities and she has cerebral palsy. Uchenna leads a full life and is a proud, independent graduate and an inspiration to others. Her story is about celebrating her achievements against all odds. </p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>Shiku, caring hands - Mary 2015-08-21T16:25:28Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/shake-caring-hands-mary/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/29/Mary-_Shiku_Caring_Hands.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Mary is the mother of a deaf and blind child. Her story tells of the struggles of finding a school for her child in Kenya and of her own lessons in bringing up and educating her beautiful daughter. Mary offers insights for other parents of deaf and blind children.</p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>My unexpected teachers - Nomakwezi2015-08-21T15:52:20Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/my-unexpected-teachers-nomakwezi/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/28/Nomakwezi-_My_Unexpected_Teachers.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Nomakwezi's husband died, leaving her with five children to care for. Added to this, her sister and her sister's child became her responsibility after her sister's debilitating depression left her unable to work or care for her child. Amanda has albinism and her sight and hearing are very poor. Nomakwezi relates her lessons in learning to be a good mother to Amanda. She advises other parents to stand up and be good parents to their children, irrespective of the way they look or their abilities. </p>
<p>This story was made in a 5-day workshop in 2009 organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities, in association with the Association for Progressive Communications and Women'sNet. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>My story - Felizardo2015-08-07T19:28:39Zapchttp://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/http://127.0.0.1:6543/u/apc/m/felizardo-my-story/<img src="http://127.0.0.1:6543/mgoblin_media/media_entries/24/Felizardo-_My_Story.thumbnail.jpg" alt= /> <div><p>Felizardo did not get on well with his older sister until the day she came home from the hospital after being confirmed blind. Felizardo regretted the fights he had with her, repaired their relationship and they became good friends--until his sister passed away. She inspired him to devote his life to helping people with visual impairment in Mozambique. </p>
<p>Created in a 5-day workshop organised by the African Decade for People with disabilities in partnership with Women'sNet, 2009, Africa. http://www.africandecade.org/</p></div>