Matters Disability
Beyond the Paint:The Stories and Significance of Disability Parking Spaces
The big flat areas of parking lots may seem regular to most, but for Persons with Disabilities, they can be like doorways to freedom, opportunities, and a life...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)is a rare genetic disorder affecting motor neurons controlling muscle movement. The significance of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) A...
National Immunization Awareness Month: Ensuring Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities
As August rolls around, the spotlight shines on National Immunization Awareness Month, emphasizing the critical role vaccines play in safeguarding public health...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
In a world where disabilities are often associated with visible physical limitations, it's crucial to recognize that not all disabilities can be easily discerne...
Kenya Marks 25th Anniversary Of 1998 Embassy Bombing
The 1998 Kenyan embassy bombings had a profound impact on the lives of the victims. Many people were left with permanent disabilities that have made it difficul...
Murang’a Assembly Raises Concern Over PWD's Welfare
BY KNA's Anita OmwengaMurang’a County Assembly has raised concern over the challenges being faced by persons with disability, especially in their right to acces...
Family Builds Houses and Toilets for Persons With Disabilities In Mwea Sub-county
A well-off family from Mwea Sub-county in Embu County is building houses and toilets for persons with disabilities and the elderly. The family says that they wa...
World Breastfeeding Week: Mothers With Spina Bifida Can Breastfeed Too!
Breastfeeding is a beautiful way for mothers to bond with their babies and provide them with the nutrients they need.It is the most crucial experience of mother...
Kenya Amputee Football selects team ahead of the Paralympic games
Kenya Amputee Football team has selected a provisional team consisting of 25 players that will represent the country at the forthcoming 2023 African Paralympic...
World Breastfeeding Week: Empowering Mothers with Disabilities for Workplace-Related Breastfeeding
World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated from August 1st to August 7th, is a powerful global campaign that highlights the significance of breastfeeding in nurturing...
Nutrition Tips For Persons With Disabilities
Good nutrition is important for everyone, but it is especially important for persons with disabilities because they are at an increased risk of malnutrition due...
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome, also known as Asperger's is a developmental disorder that falls under the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is character...
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of involuntary and repetitive movements or vocalizations known as tics. These tics ar...
Apert Syndrome
Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type I, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive craniofacial and limb abnormalities. The con...
Rotary Club Of Kirinyaga Donates Wheelchairs To Children With Disabilities In Kutus
The Rotary Club of Kirinyaga has donated mobility aid equipment to children with disabilities in Kutus, Kirinyaga County. The equipment includes specialized whe...
Gov't's Plan To Facilitate PWDs Economic Empowerment
Economic Planning Principal Secretary James Muhati has revealed plans by the government to put in place initiatives that will promote gender equality, and facil...
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects individuals worldwide, causing a range of developmental and intellectual disabilities.Fragile X syndrome i...
Netherlands Ambassador To Kenya Underscores Need To Support PWDs
Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya Maarten Brouwer during his visit to the country underscored the need to support the special populations which include persons wi...
PWDs In Murang'a County Receive Assistive Devices
Murang’a governor Irungu Kang’ata in collaboration with the catholic diocese of Murang’a donated wheelchairs and other mobility assistive devices to persons wit...
Muscular Dystrophy
In our diverse and ever-evolving world, the significance of inclusivity and understanding cannotbe overstated. Among the many facets of diversity, visible disab...