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The 玩偶姐姐 launched the Disability Mainstreaming Strategy as it commemorated the 3^rd International Day of Persons with Disability (IDPWD), on 4^th December, 2023. This strategy aims to promote an enabling environment for effective and efficient service delivery to Persons with Disabilities in the University Community. The strategy is anchored in four themes; Accessibility of physical, digital & social environment, Capacity building, Research & Innovation and Increased participation of Staff and Students with disabilities in University Processes.

The event emphasized the University's dedication to fostering a setting where persons with disabilities can achieve excellence. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama鈥檚 address accentuated that the UoN Disability Mainstreaming Strategy seeks to achieve excellence in disability inclusion. The Vice Chancellor quoted Archimedes Syracuse on the importance of a fulcrum on a lever, symbolizing the importance of education to PWDs. He noted, 鈥楾he role of the University is to give you education that will enable you to be limitless.鈥�

Hon. Dr. Isaac Mwaura, Government spokesperson and the Chief Guest, underscored the importance of inclusivity in the success of PWDs. He shared his story of how his leadership and advocacy skills were honed when he participated in the school鈥檚 leadership. 听He also commended the university for its contributions in fostering disability inclusivity. 鈥淭oday we witness yet another milestone to the unveiling of the 玩偶姐姐 disability strategy for the next five years, the true testament of the institution鈥檚 commitment to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive regardless of their abilities鈥�, he declared.

The 玩偶姐姐 has taken monumental strides in championing inclusivity of persons with disability. 鈥淲e have made tremendous achievement including being the 1st University to have a disability inclusion policy鈥�, said Prof. Collins Odote, the Chair of the Disability Mainstreaming Strategy. Prof. Odote advocated for the sensitization of disabilities in learning institutions targeting staff and students stressing the role of research, innovation and capacity building as the key pillars for sustainable disability inclusion.

To further the conversation, during a panel discussion, the panelists talked about the challenges experienced by PWDs in educational institutions. 鈥淭he biggest problem is that disability still continues to be dealt with through only one office-the disability liaison office, yet the issue involves everyone including lecturers, consideration of Inclusivity needs to be all rounded from the 听design of buildings,鈥� 听said Dr. Reginald Oduor, persons with disability instructor and Senior Lecturer at UoN. Dr. Oduor pointed out that the 玩偶姐姐 is supporting People with Disability by facilitating accessibility to resources that make them 鈥渁ble鈥�. He continued to say, 鈥淟ets promote accessibility, in this case accessibility is making things usable by Persons with Disability鈥�.

The event underscored the universities commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible educational environment for all to realize full potential. 鈥淒isability is no limitation鈥�.

Click on the link to watch the video on Disability Inclusivity Policy.

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