Down syndrome Society Of Kenya (@321dssk) 's Twitter Profile
Down syndrome Society Of Kenya

@321dssk

DSSK is a nonprofit charity organization working for the promotion of the welfare of persons born with the Down Syndrome. IG: 321dssk

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linkhttp://www.dssk.or.ke calendar_today09-02-2018 08:05:59

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Government must make sure there is a support system, so people with disabilities are included in the community. "This is not a call to the government only but to parents, support persons, partners and all stakeholders." Roselyne Mburu #worlddownsyndromeday2025

Government must make sure there is a support system, so people with disabilities are included in the community.

"This is not a call to the government only but to parents, support persons,  partners and all stakeholders." Roselyne Mburu #worlddownsyndromeday2025
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"Supported decision-making is meant to develop independence—not to be replaced by substituted decision-making out of fear that persons with disabilities might make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. We must respect the right of persons with disabilities to make their own choices,

"Supported decision-making is meant to develop independence—not to be replaced by substituted decision-making out of fear that persons with disabilities might make mistakes.
Everyone makes mistakes. We must respect the right of persons with disabilities to make their own choices,
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On March 21st, we held a wonderful event to join the global celebration of World Down Syndrome Day With partnerships from Kenya Institute of Special Education UDPK Together, we urge for better support systems to make sure people with Down syndrome are included.

On March 21st, we held a wonderful event to join the global celebration of  <a href="/WorldDSDay/">World Down Syndrome Day</a> With partnerships from Kenya Institute of Special Education <a href="/UDPKenya/">UDPK</a> 
Together, we urge for better support systems to make sure people with Down syndrome are included.
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#InclusionMeans persons with intellectual disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health including reproductive health. Article 17 of the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol

#InclusionMeans persons with intellectual disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health including reproductive health. 

Article 17 of the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol
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How do civil society organizations navigate shrinking aid while ensuring disability inclusion remains a priority? Join our CEO, Sally Nduta (Nduta Sally), at the Global Disability Summit #GDS2025 on April 1st at 4 PM for an insightful panel discussion on "Civil Society Forum:

How do civil society organizations navigate shrinking aid while ensuring disability inclusion remains a priority?

Join our CEO, Sally Nduta (<a href="/SallyNduta1/">Nduta Sally</a>), at the Global Disability Summit #GDS2025 on April 1st at 4 PM for an insightful panel discussion on "Civil Society Forum:
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What happens when ageism and ableism collide—who gets left out, and how do we break the cycle? Join Esther Mkamori (Esther Mkamori), Head of Programs at UDPK, for a #GDS2025 Fireside Chat on "Breaking Down Barriers: The Intersectional Impact of Ageism and Ableism." The session

What happens when ageism and ableism collide—who gets left out, and how do we break the cycle?

Join Esther Mkamori (<a href="/mkamoriesther/">Esther Mkamori</a>), Head of Programs at UDPK, for a #GDS2025 Fireside Chat on "Breaking Down Barriers: The Intersectional Impact of Ageism and Ableism." The session
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Speaking at the #CiviSocietyForum session on Financing at the the Global Disability Summit, Inclusion Africa Chairperson Auberon Jeleel Odoom has today made an impassioned case on the need to shift power from donors to Organisations of People with Disabilities. #GlobalDisabilitySummit

Speaking at the #CiviSocietyForum session on Financing at the the <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a>, Inclusion Africa Chairperson Auberon Jeleel Odoom has today made an impassioned case on the need to shift power from donors to Organisations of People with Disabilities.

#GlobalDisabilitySummit
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" As we gather here, our message is to call on African governments not to reinvent the wheel, but to commit, support the 15% " Fatma Wangare Haji vice-chair of the African Disability Forum (ADF) remarks at the #GDS2025 running now Global Disability Summit African Disability Forum (ADF) Enjoy listening to the messages!

" As we gather here, our message is to call on African governments not to reinvent the wheel, but to commit, support the 15% " <a href="/FatmaWangareHaj/">Fatma Wangare Haji</a> vice-chair of the <a href="/ADFSecretariat/">African Disability Forum (ADF)</a> remarks at the #GDS2025 running now <a href="/GDS_Disability/">Global Disability Summit</a> <a href="/ADFSecretariat/">African Disability Forum (ADF)</a> Enjoy listening to the messages!
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Today, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day! Let's stand together to promote acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals on the autism spectrum. Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. #AutismAwarenessDay #WorldAutismDay #InclusionMatters

Today, we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day!  Let's stand together to promote acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals on the autism spectrum. Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. #AutismAwarenessDay  #WorldAutismDay  #InclusionMatters
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During the side event on "Closing the Gap: Six Principles to Achieve Inclusive Development," Esther Mkamori (Esther Mkamori) highlighted the importance of adaptive management in programming to integrate project learning into development initiatives, aligning with Principle 2 of

During the side event on "Closing the Gap: Six Principles to Achieve Inclusive Development," Esther Mkamori (<a href="/mkamoriesther/">Esther Mkamori</a>) highlighted the importance of adaptive management in programming to integrate project learning into development initiatives, aligning with Principle 2 of
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3/6 on February 25, 2021, Kenya has made significant strides in its implementation. We are aligning national policies to promote inclusive education and employment for persons with disabilities, strengthening the legal framework to support their employment in line with Article 19

3/6 on February 25, 2021, Kenya has made significant strides in its implementation. We are aligning national policies to promote inclusive education and employment for persons with disabilities, strengthening the legal framework to support their employment in line with Article 19
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Earlier today, at the #GlobalDisabilitySummit Civil Society Forum side event, Inclusion Africa Regional Coordinator Fatma Wangare Haji was a panelist on 'Boosting the Nairobi Declaration -Alliancing for African Inclusive Development. #GDS2025 #GDS #globaldisabilitysummit2025

Earlier today, at the #GlobalDisabilitySummit  Civil Society Forum side event,  Inclusion Africa Regional Coordinator <a href="/FatmaWangareHaj/">Fatma Wangare Haji</a> was a panelist on 'Boosting the Nairobi Declaration -Alliancing for African Inclusive Development. 

#GDS2025 #GDS 

#globaldisabilitysummit2025
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During the Fireside chat on Ageism and Ableism the discussion emphasized the need to move away from charity and medical models toward a rights-based approach for older persons with disabilities, ensuring their active participation in policymaking and program development. Esther

During the Fireside chat on Ageism and Ableism the discussion emphasized the need to move away from charity and medical models toward a rights-based approach for older persons with disabilities, ensuring their active participation in policymaking and program development.

Esther
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Wacha ni seme tena - we have changed the law so that we can change the land! But if you are a person with disability, or know someone who is, that hasn’t ever been assessed and registered for a disability certificate from ncpwds - please swipe through to learn how to register

Wacha ni seme tena - we have changed the law so that we can change the land! But if you are a person with disability, or know someone who is, that hasn’t ever been assessed and registered for a disability certificate from <a href="/Ncpwds/">ncpwds</a> - please swipe through to learn how to register
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This morning, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech at the Africa Regional Conference on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, hosted by ICJ. It was inspiring to engage with attendees from across the continent. In my speech, I stressed that access

This morning, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech at the Africa Regional Conference on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, hosted by <a href="/ICJ_org/">ICJ</a>. 
It was inspiring to engage with attendees from across the continent.
In my speech, I stressed that access
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The Africa Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities brings together key stakeholders from across the justice sector in Africa to push forward legal reforms and promote full compliance with the CRPD and the African Disability Protocol. The goal:

The Africa Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities brings together key stakeholders from across the justice sector in Africa to push forward legal reforms and promote full compliance with the CRPD and the African Disability Protocol. The goal:
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Did you know that a lot of the tech we enjoy today was originally invented for persons with disabilities? The keyboard, the electric toothbrush, the automatic car, even text messaging! Anyway, that’s a conversation for another day. It being #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay today,