📢 #NUDIPUAdvocacyDay2026 is coming to Tororo! Join us on 14 Nov 2026 at Elgon View Primary Sch as we explore how ICT& assistive tech can break barriers & enable learners with disabilities including those with visual & hearing impairments to access quality inclusive education.

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT 🕊️ It is with profound sorrow that the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) announces the untimely passing of our Board Member, Ms. Afuwa Nalubega, who represented persons with disabilities from the Central Region. Ms. Nalubega will be remembered for her dedication, proactive advocacy, and unwavering commitment to defending and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities. Her contribution to NUDIPU and the disability movement will remain deeply cherished. At this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with her family, friends, colleagues, and the wider disability community as we mourn the loss of a beloved family member, colleague, and advocate. May her soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️

At Tororo Girls SS, the National Inclusive Education & Special Needs Symposium called for action beyond policy. Under “From Theory to Practice,” stakeholders emphasized early identification, teacher training, accessible infrastructure, assistive technology, stronger financing, data and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities. Hon. Minister John Chrysostom Muyingo commended the organisers and partners, emphasizing the importance of early identification and support for learners with disabilities. Sarah Bugosi, Commissioner for Education Technical Standards, highlighted plans to expand screening and identification initiatives to all districts and revitalize assessment and rehabilitation centres. Representing persons with disabilities and civil society, Leah Seera Dianah of NUDIPU stressed that inclusion goes beyond enrolment to ensuring learners are welcomed, supported, heard and enabled to succeed. The symposium called for improved disability-disaggregated data, accessible school infrastructure, implementation of existing policies, continuous teacher training, increased funding for inclusive education, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in decisions affecting them. @Educ_SportsUg

At Tororo Girls SS, the National Inclusive Education & Special Needs Symposium called for action beyond policy. Under “From Theory to Practice,” stakeholders emphasized early identification, teacher training, accessible infrastructure, assistive technology, stronger financing, data and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities. Hon. Minister John Chrysostom Muyingo commended the organisers and partners, emphasizing the importance of early identification and support for learners with disabilities. Sarah Bugosi, Commissioner for Education Technical Standards, highlighted plans to expand screening and identification initiatives to all districts and revitalize assessment and rehabilitation centres. Representing persons with disabilities and civil society, Leah Seera Dianah of NUDIPU stressed that inclusion goes beyond enrolment to ensuring learners are welcomed, supported, heard and enabled to succeed. The symposium called for improved disability-disaggregated data, accessible school infrastructure, implementation of existing policies, continuous teacher training, increased funding for inclusive education, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in decisions affecting them. @Educ_SportsUg

Strengthening disability inclusion through accountability in Amudat. Today, NUDIPU, with support from the Royal Danish Embassy and partners Ireland, Sweden and the Netherlands, is training local government leaders on disability and accountability. The message is clear: empowering persons with disabilities must go hand in hand with building the capacity of those responsible for planning, budgeting and decision-making. Councillors are recognising their role in lobbying for persons with disabilities and committing to prioritise disability inclusion in local governance and development. Building the capacity of persons with disabilities must go hand in hand with building the capacity of those responsible for making decisions that affect their lives. @DKinUganda @IrlEmbUganda @SwedeninUG @albinismumbrell @nuwodu @EOC_UG

SPONSOR APPRECIATION A big thank you to the National Councilfor Higher Education (NCHE) for supporting NUDIPU Advocacy Day 2026! Join us in Tororo at Elgon View Primary as we mark 39 years of existence. You are all welcome @EstherKyozira

Climax of the Deaf Awareness week: Key points These are the 5 key demands from persons with hearing impairment to our policymakers. They are not asking for much. Implementing these five points will be a major step towards ensuring Deaf persons are no longer excluded from the social services ecosystem. @Mglsd_UG @DKinUganda @NLinUganda @SwedeninUG @IrlEmbUganda @UNADeaf @EOC_UG @bobnkwangu @estherkyozira @NationalSIGUg

In her closing remarks at the National Stakeholders Convening on Disability Inclusion in Social Services, National Woman MP representing Persons with Disabilities Hon. Laura Kanushu, emphasised that disability inclusion must be actively mainstreamed across all sectors and budgets

Remarks by Mr. Serwadda Moses representing the Board Chairperson and Representative of Deaf Persons on the NUDIPU Board Mr. Serwadda Moses reaffirmed NUDIPU's commitment to stand with the Deaf community as we mark this important awareness week. Key Areas that must be addressed to ensure inclusion of Deaf People in Social Services: 1. Inclusive Education is Mandatory Inclusive education for learners with disabilities must be guaranteed. Early acquisition of Sign Language is critical, and special attention must be paid to the transition of Deaf learners through the education system. No child should be left behind because they are Deaf. 2. Breaking Communication Barriers in Access to Services Deaf persons face communication barriers that limit their access to essential services, including maternal health and sexual and reproductive health. This underscores the urgent need for qualified Sign Language interpreters in all public service points. 3. Recognizing Talents and Skills Deaf people must be part of development. We call for recognition of their talents and skills and their meaningful inclusion in the development sector. 4. Access to Essential Information Access to essential information from government and other stakeholders must be mandatory. This requires a standardized Uganda Sign Language to ensure no one is left behind. Call to Action: To Government: Strengthen the teaching and use of Sign Language in schools. To Local Governments: Include the needs of persons with disabilities in budgeting, planning, and implementation of all programs. To Employers: Offer employment opportunities to Deaf persons based on merit and qualification, not prejudice about their disability. To Families: Accept Deaf children and give them the opportunity to learn Sign Language at an early age to enable them to integrate into their environment as they grow. This is a collective reminder and call to all of us to ensure Deaf people are fully included. @UNADeaf @bobnkwangu

5 Key requests to Policy Makers by UNAD Executive Director Mr @bobnkwangu 1. Enact a Uganda Sign Language Bill Parliament should introduce and enact a Uganda Sign Language Bill to make its use mandatory and ensure it is promoted and spread throughout the country. 2. Establish a Sign Language Research Centre There is need to establish a national Sign Language Research Centre to develop, document and standardize Uganda Sign Language. 3. Recruit 259 Sign Language Interpreters Government should recruit 259 qualified Sign Language Interpreters and deploy them across all government social service structures to enable Deaf persons to access essential services. 4. Create an Innovation Hub for Deaf Persons An innovation hub is key for Deaf people to help them adapt to their environment, access technology, and foster inclusive solutions. 5. Mandatory Sign Language Interpretation in Media* Media houses should make it mandatory to include Sign Language interpretation for all national information and public broadcasts to ensure access to information for all. #Deafawarenessweek

PWDs were encouraged to be proactive in seeking & utilizing available opportunities rather than focusing mainly on political discussions. Collaborations between @NUDIPU ,PWDs , stakeholders & parliament were encouraged in order to implement policies. #NationalDisabilityconvening

🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉 The climax of the International Week of Deaf People 2026 is HERE! 📍 Assemble: Sembabule District Headquarters 🕗 Starting now! Come and gain the experience Thank you to all our partners & sponsors for standing with us! 🙏 #IWDP2026 #DeafRightsNow

As NUDIPU, We remain committed to translating grassroots insights into sustainable national priorities backed. ​Thank you Royal Danish Embassy (@DkinUganda) and all our partners for their vital support in making this work possible. ​#DisabilityInclusion

DAY 2: Stakeholders Convening on Disability Inclusion in Social Services On inclusion in the education sector panel discussion, @Ruthcynth52766 of @SHAUganda called on the @Educ_SportsUg to prioritize inclusive training for all teachers! "Inclusion is not an option, it's a right. Let's equip our teachers to leave no child behind!"📚♿️ Thanks to @NUDIPU for organising this impactful conference. #InclusiveEducation #EducationForAll

Happening Now in Sembabule District 🇺🇬 The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has joined the Uganda National Association of the Deaf @UNADeaf in Sembabule District to commemorate this year’s celebrations under the theme: “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights: Innovations that Guarantee Access to Social Services and Empowerment.” The celebrations have kicked off with a march around Sembabule Town, aimed at raising awareness about the rights, needs, and contributions of the deaf community and promoting greater inclusion and access to social services. @DKinUganda @Mglsd_UG @NLinUganda @SwedeninUG @IrlEmbUganda

🎙️ SPECTRUM: The Barriers Hindering Provision of Inclusive Social Services 🔹17.09.2026 🔹7PM–8PM Featuring: 🔹 Ms. Esther Kyozira 🔹 Mr. Godwin Tumusime 🔹 Ms. Lillian Namukasa 🎤 Hosted by @anderlukson Tune in to RadioOneFM90 radioonefm90.com #Spectrum #RadioOneFM

In her closing remarks at the climax of the National Disability Convening, Hon. Laura Kanushu emphasised the importance of reliable data in advancing disability issues in Parliament. She noted that credible and up-to-date data is essential when presenting the needs and priorities of persons with disabilities on the floor of Parliament. She called for stronger collaboration between organisations of persons with disabilities and Members of Parliament, emphasising that advancing disability inclusion requires a coordinated and joint effort. Hon. Kanushu appreciated NUDIPU and other stakeholders for their advocacy efforts towards the National Assistance Programme for Children with Disabilities, noting that funding for the programme has been included in the FY 2026/2027. She further encouraged persons with disabilities to actively take advantage of available government programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), the Special Grant for Persons with Disabilities, and other livelihood and social protection initiatives. She emphasized the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities are aware of, access, and meaningfully benefit from government programmes and opportunities. @Mglsd_UG #NationalDisabilityconvening