persons with disabilities
From House Help To Teacher, YALI And Mandela Washington Alumni Jackie Waiharo Is A Woman On A Mission
“I have never felt the need to blend in because for me, standing out is always going to be inevitable.”...
“I Survived A Car Bomb But It Left Me Paralysed” – Policeman Boniface Mutua Muithya Talks About His Journey To Recovery
I have been doing TikTok on and off for around two years now and when I am not being horribly...
A Go-Getter From Kapsabet – Abel Kirwa Has Faced Numerous Setbacks But His Fighting Spirit Drives Him Forward
What stands out the most about Abel (no pun intended) is the contradiction between how he sounds and how he...
How Should We Feel About Making Jokes About Disability And Disabled People?
How far is too far? What should be off-limits? What is termed as offensive and is there a place for...
Sungura – A Kenyan Short Film About Disability And Sex
A few months ago a friend shared the trailer of “Sungura”, a Kenyan short film about a disabled woman trying...
From Stairs To Ramps: Redefining Independence After My Spinal Cord Injury
Over the last year I have grown increasingly independent as a wheelchair user. With my newly found independence, I have...
Factors To Consider When Buying Adult Diapers
Adult diapers are a necessity and a source of dignity for people with a variety of health conditions that result...
From Stairs To Ramps: When You Don’t Know What To Say Or Do Around Persons With Disabilities
Have you ever found yourself in a space with a disabled person and you suddenly felt nervous because you were...
From Stairs To Ramps: Why Disabled People Have To Be Brave In Order To Live Fulfilling Lives
I discovered very early on that if I wanted to live a full life as a disabled person, I had...
From Stairs To Ramps: Why I Find Tiktok To Be A Great Platform For Disabled People
I joined TikTok two years ago to gather information for an interview I was preparing to do. Before that, I...
From Stairs To Ramps: Toning Down My Disability To Appease Society
Years ago I was introduced to a wheelchair support group in my hometown by a close friend. I was apprehensive...
From Stairs To Ramps: 8 Years After The Accident, The Struggle To Stay Alive
I am writing this at 2 am, deep into the night. I am in my bed cloaked by cold darkness,...
Parenting: Tips For Talking To Children About Disability
Part of ableism manifests in the way in which disabilities and the resultant exclusion are rarely acknowledged much less discussed...
From Stairs To Ramps: Celebrating All The Caregivers Who Make Life Easier For Persons With Disabilities
It has been almost one year since I last wrote an article for this series From Stairs To Ramps. Maybe...
Parenting: Talking To Children With Disabilities About Periods
Talking about puberty and periods is daunting enough without the added complexities that come when the child has physical and/or...
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