I want to thank everyone who showed up today to discuss census issues and how PWDS should be counted. Our message to UBOS is simple ' categorise the different disabilities for proper planning ' different disabilities, different needs!

UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics This is good news. Did you have any reporter..

Today, we engaged the UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics & provided input/recommendations to ensure a disability inclusive National Population Census 2024. Consensus reached on modalities to respond to the needs of #deaf people during the census activity. Meeting brought together MPs, OPDs & UBOS.

To me, the hardest part about being deaf is that, no matter how educated I am, no matter how competent I am I will always be looked down upon when it comes down to things that actually matter, such as a job and this shakes my confidence

Will it ever get better?

#BetterTogether

I bumped into a group of deaf pple at a leisure event. I was amazed at how they have fun spending cash, interacting into stuff traditionally enjoyed by the hearing. I was amazed by the UgSL prowess exhibited by Nyamwiza Hope & Timina Wasike. I congratulate them for that passion

'Sign language is a good thing to know. We have competed and won different competitions internationally.' Mr & Ms Deaf Uganda grace the event at the 2nd MUBS Language Festival today.

Celebrating the elegance of womanhood and the unique #strength within every #woman and her invaluable #impact . May you continue breaking barriers and defy stereotypes. Happy International Women’s Day! #IWD2024

May the strength of all #women be an inspiration to strive for a more #inclusive and equitable society. May every #deaf woman be able to thrive, flourish, and fulfill her limitless potential. Happy International Women’s Day 2024! #IWD24

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We held an engagement with Abilis-säätiö at our Premises. Discussed issues pertinent to deaf pple including communication barriers, reproductive health vulnerabilities & inability to access formal education. We appreciate Abilis Foundation for supporting our capacity development.

Today, we joined UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 , celebrating the International Day of Persons with #Disabilities . As OPDs, we discussed opportunities & challenges of working on #disability inclusion & how the British High Commission can set up engagement with the disability movement in #Uganda .

Yesterday, I spoke to Students with Disability at Makerere University University. I sought for their input to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) ordinance for pple with #disability . Focus was on life after campus. I thank the Makerere Students Guild Minister for disability Hon. Rinah Marion N. For championing this activity.

Rebecca Mansell Sky News emphasizes the need for more #BSL teachers, with #deaf educators leading the way. Isn’t this the same for #Uganda #UgSL ? Or we also need a UgSL Bill like DeafSA Bruno Robert Nkwangu -The Specialist🧏🤟🏼 Thomas Tayebwa

Some insights from 2023 and prospects for 2024 in my work as ED UNAD - Deaf people in Uganda.
I reiterate that sign language is core in addressing challenges experienced by #deaf people. Thanks for your support. #Inclusion #TogetherWeWin .

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Great also to ensure meaningful representation of deaf people amongst country delegations #Inclusion

Producing job creators not Job seekers. Registration in progress..

Our Vocational Training and Resource Center offers hands-on skilling to deaf people in Uganda. Registration for the 2024 intake is on. Details below:

Wishing you and your family love, peace, and happiness this festive season and throughout the coming year. Happy Holidays!
- I remain, Robert Nkwangu Y.K. Lutaaya.
#Inclusion #TogetherWeWin