European Commission proposes new measures to fight poverty and improve the lives of persons with disabilities

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https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_946

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The training, organised under Phase Two of its GreenAbility initiative supported by the One Million Youth Action Challenge, was designed to equip participants with knowledge on the increasing impacts of climate change & the need for inclusive disaster preparedness strategies
Speaking at the workshop, GreenAbility https://guardian.ng/news/firm-trains-pwds-on-climate-disaster-preparedness/
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Firm trains PWDs on climate disaster preparedness

A youth-led climate action group, EcoSmart Club, has trained about 50 young persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Oyo State on climate disaster

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Best Buddies Friendship Walk builds bridges for inclusion

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/video/best-buddies-friendship-walk-bgc/

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“This is especially alarming for persons with disabilities, as they are particularly susceptible to the detrimental impacts of climate change. The disproportionate vulnerabilities that persons with disabilities face under changing climate conditions”

They include physical, social, economic, and institutional barriers that limit their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate-related emergencies

https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/protection-persons-disabilities-key-amid-severe-weather-conditions

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Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy.

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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities ♿

On social media, it's important that we consider how disabled people interact with their digital community and make their voices heard.

Something as simple as adding ALT text to your images, or being mindful of ableist language, can help disabled people feel more welcome in this space.

We know it's a long way from perfect, but we want to help the Social Web feel welcoming to all.

#PersonsWithDisabilities #Disabled #Awareness

Unregistered Bukidnon care facility operated for years ‘untouched’ by authorities

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/bukidnon-care-facility-elderly-operated-untouched-authorities/