The national president of a non-governmental and non-political organization in Nigeria under the auspices of the Joint National Association of Persons Living with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Mrs. Ekaete Judith Umoh has called on the persons living with disabilities in Akwa Ibom State to demonstrate their political relevancy in the on-going political processes by ensuring that they go out en-mass to collect their permanent voters cards (PVC) from INEC in readiness for the March 28 and April 11 general polls.
VISION STATEMENT
A society where equality social justice and rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed.
MISSION STATEMENT
To attain a society where equity social justice and rights of persons with disabilities are guaranteed through specific projects, advocacy and partnership with relevant stakeholders.
"When you have a disability, knowing that you are not defined by it is the sweetest feeling." - Anne Wafula Strike
White Cane Safety Day is celebrates blind and visually impaired people's achievements in the United States on October 15 every year. It also reminds people about the how the white cane is an important tool in helping the blind and the visually impaired live with greater independence.
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"If disabled people were truly heard, an explosion of knowledge of the human body and psyche would take place." -Susan Wendel
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