 Africa
Disability Programme is the first port of call for information, comment,
opinion and opportunities for getting involved in campaigning for disability
equality.
The programme strive to achieve the rights, equality and
independence of African disabled people.
Review of our members' experience and needs in the UK
indicated that they are often left out of decision making and their needs
are not taken into account. We have a growing population in Norwich of which
disabled people account for 15% of the African population change. This calls
for action and working with service providers.
The programme's aims are to:
- develop policies and support disabled people to live
independently
- advocate for the views, priorities and interests of
disabled people
- influence policy and decision makers at all levels
about disabilities
- develop and deliver services that benefit disabled
people
- Support with transport e.g.
driving lessons hardship funds.
The programme provide support for disabled adults and
children, offering disabled
and disability advice, rights, help, support and assistance to both the
disabled person, their family members and carers. It also provides social
meetings to people of all disabilities and grants for driving lessons.
The Disability team at Africa Health Organisation is led
by Papa Jules Mulundu Kabombo who is disabled himself. Jules brings a vast
amount of experience from DRC where he supported refugee disabled people.
You can contact Jules at jules@aho.org.uk
For more information or to get involved, please contact us
on Tel: 03000 11 3000; email:
africa.disability@aho.org.uk
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