2026 Session #3: Global Perspectives of Disability Inclusion
Presenter:
Erick Sande Oduor (moderator), Program Officer, United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK); Fides Peter Uiso (panelist) Founder and CEO, Tanzania Epilepsy Organization; Derrick Mpagi (panelist) Executive Director and Program Manager, MIGHT Foundation Uganda; Bakar Omar Hamad (panelist) Senior Program Officer, Legal Services Facility (LSF); Mashukura Habibu Kabwogi (panelist) Transcriber and Assistive Technology Instructor, University of Dar es Salaam
Synopsis:
The disability rights movement in Africa has made significant progress, yet challenges remain, highlighting the need for advocacy, policy reform, and societal awareness to ensure full inclusion and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. This session features a panel of Fellows from two US Department of State-funded programs: the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment and the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. Panelists will share experiences of disability in their home countries, examine the African Disability Protocol, and discuss the impact of cross-cultural exchange. Together, they will explore opportunities and challenges in advancing disability rights and inclusion.
