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I Can Help Others Through STEM
Narration by Mildred Atieno While technology has become more present in all our lives, girls with disabilities are more likely to face digital exclusion due to the lack of gender inclusivity, accessibility, and user consideration within the digital ecosystem....
Considerations for Occupational, Physio & Speech Therapy Services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
There have been increasing concerns from the various stakeholders in therapy service provision over the risk of regression and lost milestones for children with disabilities during the COVID-19 period. This situation can have long-term consequences, especially for the...
Supporting the mobility of children with disabilities in low resource settings through Appropriate Paper-based Technology
The Action Foundation (TAF) envisions a fully inclusive society where children and young people with disabilities can realize their maximum potential. TAF is currently serving over 700 children with physical and intellectual disabilities in four informal settlements...
Early Literacy for Children with Disabilities, International Literacy Day 2020
We join the World in celebrating The International Literacy Day! Early Childhood Development and Education is critical in preparing children to enter in their academic pursuit as well as in enhancing their physical, emotional and social development. Literacy has...
COVID-19 and Therapy for Children with Disabilities: A Dialogue Series
On Wednesday 3rd June, 2020, The Action Foundation and Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) convened an online dialogue on Therapy Support for children with disabilities in Informal Settlements Amidst COVID-19. The webinar was moderated by Lydia Chege, the...
COVID-9 and Therapy for Children with Disabilities: A Dialogue Series
On Wednesday 20th May, 2020, The Action Foundation and Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) convened an online dialogue on Therapy Support for children with disabilities. The webinar was moderated by Lydia Chege, the Research, Assessment & Partnerships...
Menstrual Health for Girls with Intellectual Disabilities in Low Income Communities
Girls with disabilities are subject to double discrimination, as they grapple both with being female, and having a disability. They are less likely to be able to access health information and services and their disabilities also exclude them from regular peer support...
Leaving No One Behind in Covid-19 Response
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a range of challenges to the disability community across the world, particularly those in low resource communities. In these unprecedented and challenging times, we all have a role to play in supporting vulnerable communities This...
Coloplast Comes through for our Ibuka Program Mentee Angeline
The Action Foundation (TAF)'s Ibuka program was established to enhance the livelihoods, dignity and resilience of under served women and girls with disabilities. During a follow up visit to one of our partner schools, we sought to check on the progress of mentees in...