Tag: disability
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World Day for Assistive Technology: Pacific launches SPARK programme to close unmet needs and push for government-led systems
PDF pointed to growing momentum in the region, including a major programme launched last year by ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology. Read more
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Fiji MPs Press for Higher Disability Grants and Accessible Transport Ahead of Budget
Speaking last Wednesday, Chand painted a stark picture of round‑the‑clock caregiving: parents rising before sunrise to administer medication, assist mobility and get children to school, then… Read more
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Visually impaired Naomi Lewakita graduates with Certificate III in Contact Centre Operations at FNU ceremony
Visually impaired 21-year-old Naomi Lewakita receives a Certificate III in Contact Centre Operations at Fiji National University, supported by her family. Her journey from special education… Read more
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Kiribati’s Iakobwa Kabong becomes first regional student at Fiji’s FNU Disability Centre, pursuing an IT diploma
A milestone for inclusive education in the Pacific unfolds as a Kiribati student becomes the first regional enrollee at Fiji National University’s Disability Centre. His journey… Read more
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Fiji closes public submissions for first-of-its-kind study on children with disabilities
Voices from families, teachers and frontline workers could shape Fiji’s approach to disability rights for children. A nationwide study is gathering lived experiences to spotlight gaps… Read more