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What is Capable
< 1 minute readCAPABLE is an online resource platform, giving you the power and knowledge to put disability inclusion into action.
September 28, 2023
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Tooklkit for inclusion
< 1 minute readOne-stop shop for tools, resources and education materials on disablity inclusion in higher education
September 28, 2023
How To
Basic Introduction to Disability Inclusion in Higher Education
< 1 minute readAre you interested in learning more about disability and how to support your university in becoming more inclusive? This E-Learning course will introduce you to the basics you need to get started. Take this course if you are ready to learn about the barriers faced by people with disabilities in higher education and beyond, some helpful tips on including people with different types of impairments, and respectful ways to communicate.
March 22, 2023
Best Practices
Business and Disability Networks support inclusive employment
4 minutes readThe Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) established by the ILO provides a framework to help enterprises achieve business success while simultaneously creating equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Network boasts of a membership of some of the world’s largest multinational companies and employers, leveraging the private sector and its vast potential to put disability inclusion at the forefront of the global agenda.
March 16, 2023
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Preparing Students to Transition to the Workforce: Lessons from two universities
4 minutes readTo prepare students for the world of work, higher education institutions organize career guidance, job fairs, internships, mentoring, community service projects and other opportunities for professional development. This article highlights the efforts made by two higher education institutions: Ashesi University in Ghana and University of Gondar in Ethiopia to include students with disabilities in these activities as well as additional support provided to prepare them for the next phases of their lives beyond studies.
March 15, 2023
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My Journey to Decent Work: Nasser and the Silent Café
< 1 minute readNasser tells the story about how he founded the Silent Café, his inspiration to build a business where Deaf people can thrive, and the impact it has had on the community.
March 15, 2023
Best Practices
Nasif is Banking After Soft Skills Training
2 minutes readWhen Nasif graduated in January 2020, he drafted a resume, which he sent out to different businesses. Despite being called for interviews by a few companies, these did not result in employment as he had anticipated. “Fortunately, I landed an internship opportunity at the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) upon applying in 2019,” he says. The soft skills training equipped Nasif and other young job seekers with disabilities with the skills that they need to compete favorably in the labor market. The 1-day training includes sessions on CV writing, building self-esteem, networking, how to prepare for interviews, as well as communicating their reasonable accommodation needs to a prospective employer.
March 15, 2023
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Uganda Breweries Limited’s Journey to Disability Inclusion
6 minutes readUganda Breweries Limited considers inclusion and diversity a business priority, forming part of its company wide business strategy. Under this deliverable, the company sought to actualise its commitment to have at least 5% of its staff to be people with disabilities. This commitment was made by the Rosemary Nakuya, UBL Human Resource Business Partner, at the UBDN launch, “We had already been working with some people with disabilities, and through them, we were able to learn what they needed to succeed at work. From this experience, we took the challenge to create more employment placement opportunities for young graduates with disabilities.”
March 15, 2023
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Journey to Disability Inclusion: Lessons Learned from the scholars Program at the University of Gondar
2 minutes readThis learning brief highlights key lessons learned on disability inclusion from the Scholars Program at University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
March 15, 2023
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Sign Language Support, Services and Awareness
3 minutes readUniversities across the Scholars Program network have taken active steps towards including students with hearing impairments on their campuses by employing creative strategies and developing programming to best suit the individual needs of both the student and administration.
January 16, 2023
