PWDs in Politics & the NOPP Project
Working with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, CARE unveiled the Nigerian Open Political Party (NOPP) Project and three reports on the systemic exclusion of PWDs from politics.
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From accessible air travel to inclusive politics — practical solutions that restore dignity and open doors for persons with disabilities.
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Project Accessible Aviation – Powered by VOICE
The Project Accessible Aviation/CARE & Access For All…A Call to Action is an initiative of Center for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) founded by Dr. Chike Okogwu in line with one of the Centre’s mantra that ‘Experiences in Life Should Refine and Not Define One…Rise Above That Challenge’. It is aimed at removing all barriers to accessible air transportation for persons with disabilities in Nigeria. It was borne out of the daily frustrations passengers with disabilities continue to face in airports and local airlines companies in Nigeria, bearing in mind, most importantly, that we need to have the compassion and caring for helping to protect vulnerable people as Ellen Sauerbrey says and ‘If we truly believe in the value of life, we should care about all of the weakest and most vulnerable members of society’ – Joni Eareckson. Tada).
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Milestones
The Accessible Aviation journey
Key moments from our advocacy, as reported in our news updates.
October 2021
Kick-off with NCPWD
CARE kick-started Accessible Aviation with an advocacy visit to the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
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December 2021
Project launch at IDD 2021
The VOICE/OXFAM-funded project was launched with NCPWD to commemorate the 2021 International Day of Disabilities.
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December 2021
Disability Desk at Abuja Airport
CARE and FAAN created Disability Desk officers to aid travelling persons with disabilities.
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April 2022
House of Reps, NCAA & NHRC visits
Advocacy visits to the House Committee on Aviation, the DG NCAA and the National Human Rights Commission.
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April 2022
No more mandatory aides
NCAA directed airlines to stop mandating PWDs to travel with aides — Dana Air and others complied.
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August 2022
Ambi Scissor Elevator unveiled
The highpoint of the First Stakeholders Forum on Accessible Aviation at Abuja Airport.
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November 2022
NCPWD reaches another landmark
Aviation authorities comply with the 2018 Disability Law; NCPWD pledges staff and equipment for the Desk.
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Project Updates
Stories from our projects
CARE-Nigeria Unveils Ambi Scissor Elevator for Boarding of Wheelchair users at Abuja Airport
Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) on Thursday in Abuja unveiled their newly acquired Ambi Scissor Elevator for easy boarding o...
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CARE Visits Daar Group, Seeks For More Awareness On Accessible Aviation For PWDs
Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment ( CARE) have seek the support of Daar Communication PLC to further create awareness on accessible a...
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Accessible Aviation In All 47 Nigerian Airports: CARE Visits NAPWPD FCT, Calls For Government And Donor Support
As part of CARE’s effort to create accessibility in the 47 airports across the nation, the Center for Ability Rehabilitation and Empowerment has calle...
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CARE Nigeria Advocacy Visits On Accessible Aviation Project To NCAA and House of Reps.
House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation and DG, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Hosts CARE to Address issues of Resistance by...
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VOICE/CARE Nigeria Accessible Aviation Success: NCAA Directs Airlines To Stop Mandating PWDs To Travel With Aides, Dana Air, Others Complies.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has kept the promise it made during the Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) engagement with Av...
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The Specials TV Show
In the words of USA based American Disabilities Act Advocate, Denise Sherer Jacobson, “Even when a Disabilities Law has been signed it amounts to noth...
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