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24/09/2024

Is our education system accommodative to young students with disabilities? Some are slow writers and not dump. What can be done to assist them especially when they sit for the final exams.

21/09/2024

Her parents are both disabled. How does she feel about it?

20/09/2024

Families react differently when a child with albinism is born. Mai Manhanga speaks of her experience.

20/09/2024

Rutendo engaged the city of Mutare to build a ramp at her house. How did she do it? What else can duty bearers do for people living with disabilities. Rutendo Makamure Culture Fund

Would you allow your child to marry a disabled person. Kathy speaks.
19/09/2024

Would you allow your child to marry a disabled person. Kathy speaks.

18/09/2024

Disability and Soccer? Opposition teams find it difficult to score if he is the goalie or manning the defence.

18/09/2024

some people living with disabilities are not comfortable attending church services, here is why.

03/06/2024

Show the world what you can do.

31/05/2024

Macho Man Tingz Beyond Disabilities.

Meet Lee Chitsinde, a young man who's redefining what it means to be capable! In a world that often underestimates people with disabilities, Lee is crushing it by playing soccer among many abilities. His story is a powerful reminder that we all have unique strengths waiting to be unleashed!

Culture Fund Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust EU Delegation to Zimbabwe

29/05/2024

A child is born disabled, what's next?

Culture Fund Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Pikicha Afrika Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust

28/05/2024

We need you!
Culture Fund CreativeACTIONs Kathy Munda Pikicha Afrika Sydney Mangweka Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust

27/05/2024

Do people with disabilities have s*x? Is yes, how?

22/05/2024

"I don't want my children to ever say, what were we supposed to do our father was disabled."

Luke Mukuruzado Maganzo is a true inspiration! Despite his physical appearance and one hand, he is a very successful farmer looking after his family. Here is his sad but inspiring story.

Culture Fund Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust EU Delegation to Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust

08/04/2024

How patient are you to listen when a person with disability comes to you for help?

Rutendo Makamure shares some of the huddles people with disabilities face when looking for assistance in public offices.

Today we celebrate world autism awarwness day
02/04/2024

Today we celebrate world autism awarwness day

21/02/2024

Begging is often a last resort for people facing poverty and limited opportunities due to various factors, including disability. But not everyone with a disability is a beggar.

Here is an interesting story by Macho Man Tingz

The association of Cerebral Palsy (CP) with madness or insanity is a harmful and inaccurate one, rooted in historical mi...
20/02/2024

The association of Cerebral Palsy (CP) with madness or insanity is a harmful and inaccurate one, rooted in historical misunderstanding, stigma, and lack of awareness. It's important to understand that CP is a neurological condition that affects muscle control and movement, not a mental illness.

Here are some reasons why this association might persist:

Historical misconceptions: In the past, people with disabilities, including those with CP, were often viewed with fear and suspicion. They were sometimes seen as possessed, cursed, or even "mad." These misconceptions were fueled by a lack of scientific understanding and fueled harmful stereotypes.

Lack of awareness: Even today, CP is not as widely understood as other conditions. This can lead to people making assumptions about cognitive abilities based solely on physical limitations.

Misinterpretation of behaviors: People with CP may have difficulty communicating or controlling their movements, which can sometimes be misinterpreted as signs of emotional instability. This misinterpretation can further perpetuate the association with madness.

Media portrayals: In some cases, media portrayals of characters with disabilities have reinforced negative stereotypes, including the association with mental illness.

It's crucial to remember that:

CP is a neurological condition, not a mental illness. People with CP have the same range of intellectual abilities as the general population.
Generalizations about entire groups of people are harmful and inaccurate. Judging individuals based on their disability is never fair or appropriate.
Education and awareness are key to combating stigma. By learning more about CP and other disabilities, we can challenge harmful stereotypes and create a more inclusive society.
If you encounter someone who associates CP with madness or insanity, it's important to educate them respectfully and challenge their misconceptions. By spreading awareness and understanding, we can work towards a world where everyone, regardless of ability, is treated with respect and dignity.

Prepared by TTakudzwa Nyagondore


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“So many people try to hide their disability. They try to lock it away because they think disability is not s*xy, disabi...
20/02/2024

“So many people try to hide their disability. They try to lock it away because they think disability is not s*xy, disability is not flattering… but that’s not the case.”

“Even though you have a disability, that does not make you disabled [in other ways]. It gives you insight. It gives you knowledge. It gives you something that someone without that will never learn.”

“A lot of people think that perfection is a six foot tall, hundred-pound (1.8-metre, 45-kilogram) model girl. I don’t know what world you live in, but I don’t see girls like that on the streets too often. I do see people with disabilities and diversities, and I think that’s what we need to show as beautiful and true, even with what people consider imperfections.” by Mazingaidze Patron


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Is our education system accommodative to young students with disabilities? Some are slow writers and not dump. What can be done to assist them especially when they sit for the final exams.

Her parents are both disabled. How does she feel about it?

Families react differently when a child with albinism is born. Mai Manhanga speaks of her experience.

Rutendo engaged the city of Mutare to build a ramp at her house. How did she do it? What else can duty bearers do for people living with disabilities. Rutendo Makamure Culture Fund @followers

some people living with disabilities are not comfortable attending church services, here is why.

Macho Man Tingz Beyond Disabilities. Meet Lee Chitsinde, a young man who's redefining what it means to be capable! In a world that often underestimates people with disabilities, Lee is crushing it by playing soccer among many abilities. His story is a powerful reminder that we all have unique strengths waiting to be unleashed! Culture Fund Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust EU Delegation to Zimbabwe

A child is born disabled, what's next? Culture Fund Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Pikicha Afrika Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust

We need you! Culture Fund CreativeACTIONs Kathy Munda Pikicha Afrika Sydney Mangweka Youth Information Development & Resource Centre Trust Zimbabwe Youth for Impaired Persons Trust

#Sexability Do people with disabilities have sex? Is yes, how?

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