Plateau State Disability Rights Commission
Projects
The projects undertaken by the commission cuts across the five areas of the Community-Based Rehabilitation Programme (CBR). The commission needs support and sponsorship from spirited individuals, government agencies, NGO's and development partners to achieve her project goals.
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Health Component (CBR-Health)
Support aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs): Sponsorship of assistive devices (wheelchairs, hearing aids, crutches, prosthetics, white canes) Funding for medical rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, audiology, speech therapy) Support for corrective surgeries and specialized treatments Mobile/outreach community health screening programs Mental health and psychosocial support servicesEDUCATION COMPONENT (CBR – Education)
Promoting inclusive and equitable education: Scholarships and bursaries for learners with disabilities Provision of inclusive learning materials (Braille books, large print, audio resources) Sponsorship of teacher training in inclusive education Support for special and inclusive schools’ infrastructure Digital accessibility tools (screen readers, tablets, adaptive software)LIVELIHOOD / ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (CBR – Livelihood)
Enhancing independence and economic inclusion: Funding for vocational training programs (tailoring, ICT, carpentry, etc.) Start-up grants and microcredit schemes for PWD entrepreneurs Job placement and internship sponsorship programs Support for cooperatives and small-scale enterprises for PWDs Agricultural empowerment programs (tools, seedlings, livestock support)SOCIAL INCLUSION (CBR – Social)
Promoting dignity, participation, and social protection: Sponsorship of accessible housing modifications (ramps, rails, accessible toilets) Support for sports and recreation programs for PWDs Community awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination Marriage, family, and social integration support initiatives Assistive technology for communication (e.g., sign language tools, AAC devices)EMPOWERMENT & RIGHTS (CBR – Empowerment)
Strengthening advocacy, rights protection, and participation: Funding for legal aid and rights enforcement services Capacity building for Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs) Advocacy and policy engagement programs Leadership and governance training for PWDs Sponsorship of data collection and disability research initiativesINFRASTRUCTURE & ACCESSIBILITY (Cross-Cutting Priority)
Critical for compliance with disability laws and inclusion: Construction of ramps, accessible toilets, and pathways in public buildings Retrofitting government offices for accessibility compliance Support for accessible transportation initiatives ICT accessibility (websites, digital platforms compliant with accessibility standards)INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF DRC
To improve the operational capacity of the Commission: Office remodeling and accessible infrastructure Vehicles for monitoring and enforcement activities ICT equipment and data management systems Staff training and capacity development Sponsorship of outreach and enforcement operationsEMERGENCY & HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
Targeting vulnerable PWDs in crisis situations: Relief materials (food, clothing, assistive devices) Inclusive disaster response programs Support for internally displaced persons (PWDs), even in IDP camps. Closing Positioning Statement (Optional for Proposals) These sponsorship areas are aligned with global best practices under the Community-Based Rehabilitation framework and support compliance with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act as well as the Plateau State Disability Rights Law.
Funding Proposal
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Dear Esteemed Partner,
We solicit your support to enable us fulfill our goal of improving the lives of people with disability. Our Project goals extend to five pivotal areas namely: Education, Health, Socials, and Empowerment. Your generous support will certainly enhance our mission across these five areas.
Your committment to one or more of these project goals implies you are actively involved in improving the lives of people with disability.