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About 25 million Nigerians live with a disability; accounting for 20% of the country's total population (WHO). It is more disheartening to note that 80% of persons with disabilities of working age are unemployed. #DiversityandInclusion #IDPWD
Pre-COVID-19, and under normal circumstances; persons with disabilities have experienced challenges accessing health care, education, and employment. #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityMatters #IDPWD2020
Now let's imagine the challenges they would have faced during the pandemic, as persons with disability have been amongst the most vulnerable populations during the current COVID-19 outbreak. #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityMatters #IDPWD
Today is International Day of Person's with Disabilities, and the theme is "Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World". #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityMatters #IDPWD
I believe diversity & inclusion in the workplace is not only about gender or racial representation as is mainstream; it is ensuring everyone, no matter the circumstance feel and experience being a valued member.
We need to start acting to build disability-inclusive workplaces.
We need to start acting to build disability-inclusive workplaces.
We need to intentionally create not just diverse workplaces, but also inclusive ones. Workplaces that enables all employees to achieve their best, feel safe & empowered; regardless of circumstance. #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityMatters #IDPWD
We should note that; disability is part of the human experience. #inclusion #diversity #IDPWD #IDPWD2020 #IDPD2020
