inABLE.org
@inABLEorg
http://inABLE.org is a nonprofit based in Kenya and USA with a mission to empower the blind & visually impaired in Africa through computer assistive technology.
Our CEO Sally Nduta's ( @SallyNduta1 ) opinion piece on "Cost of Disability Inclusion" was featured on the Nation ( @NationAfrica ) Newspaper yesterday (17/07/2025). In the article, she commends the passage of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, but raises critical…
ADHD and learning disabilities are often underdiagnosed in Africa, limiting the potential of many young people. At #InclusiveAfricaConference2025, a powerful panel explored how these conditions show up in African contexts, the barriers to diagnosis, and innovative ways forward.…
On July 22, 2025, inABLE convened a stakeholder engagement and sensitization forum at St. Cecilia Parish in Isinya, Kajiado County, to introduce the new Isinya Digital Hub. The session brought together school heads, community leaders, government officials, and church…
Brian, a Grade 9 student with low vision at Likoni Primary School for the Blind, spends his free time coding on a Chromebook using Scratch. He recently created a simple game where players keep a ball from hitting the ground showing strong creativity and understanding of…
Did you know each color on the Disability Pride Flag has a meaning that reflects the diversity within the disability community? 🔴 Red – physical disabilities 🟡 Yellow – cognitive and intellectual disabilities ⚪ White – invisible and undiagnosed disabilities 🔵 Blue –…
🔔Happy Disability Pride Month! We celebrate the strength, resilience & achievements of people with disabilities. Disability isn’t a limitation it’s part of our human diversity.Let’s build a world that doesn’t just accept difference, but celebrates it. Thread 1/2👇
Celebrate #DisabilityPride month with us! Join us for an interactive webinar on identity, visibility, and #inclusion within the disability community. 🗓️ Date: July 28, 2025 💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams 🔗 Register to attend: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eae11f9b…
THIS WEEK: The teams are in Butaleja, Busia, Lira, Kayunga & Isingiro, supporting persons with disabilities to tap into digital skills by familiarizing themselves with computer us. Thanks @NUDIPU & @8TechConsults with support from @UCC_Official for this impactful initiative.
As part of the World Youth Skills Week celebrations last week, we held a two-day Digital Literacy Training at Thika High School for the Visually Impaired in partnership with @AjiraDigital and @inABLEorg. The training brought together over 120 young men and women with…
Meet Corazon Odhiambo, a visually impaired ICT intern at St. Oda Primary School for the Blind and a proud product of inABLE's Assistive Technology Labs. Once a learner in this very classroom, Corazon is now empowering the next generation of students with visual impairment with…
From engaging panels and tech demos to country watch parties and inclusive performances, this year’s #InclusiveAfricaConference was unforgettable! Missed a session or want to rewatch a standout moment? Head over to our YouTube channel to catch the recorded sessions and event…
Just a little reminder of what trusting the process looks like. My story has been featured in today's Daily Nation newspaper in Kenya. Thank you @otieno_tebby for the great interview!!
The @NationAfrica recently profiled three inspiring women who turned life-altering disabilities into pathways for academic and advocacy success. One of them is @olesia_valary , our colleague at inABLE. Valary lost her sight after brain surgery but this didn't stop her from…
Innovator Spotlight: Angela Wanjiku at Inclusive Africa Conference 2025 At the #InclusiveAfricaConference2025, Angela Wanjiku, founder of Hisi Studio, showed her inclusive fashion innovation designed for visually impaired consumers. Hisi Studio utilizes co-design and empathy to…
Exposure to opportunities! In collaboration with the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN), we brought together young jobseekers with disabilities and inclusive employers to promote disability-inclusive hiring practices, provide job opportunities, and build sustainable…
The voices that really stood out for me was on the blind, and there was an innovation on fashion. We got to witness clothes that have braile on them. and each cloth tells a story. I mean the innovators made sure that fashion is indeed for everyone. Sorry Technical Difficulties
Join us on Wednesday for a special X Space: Voices Unbound: Stories from Inclusive Africa 2025 Date: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm EAT Hear reflections from Inclusive Africa 2025 shared by voices from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, and…
Meet David, a determined student from Kairi Special Unit who is learning computer skills at the Kang'aru Digital Hub. David has an intellectual disability, but that hasn’t stopped him from steadily building his digital literacy. Today, he can confidently write his name, format…
