Thirty years ago, there was no developed sign language in Nicaragua. There were a number of homemade characters that were developed within the family and circle of friends, however
Åsa Nilsson is a companion when the National Association of the Visually Impaired visits its partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua's capital. She is amazed at how someone is serious
Harness is 11 years old. He has a disease called hydrocephalus. It can lead to dementia and physical disabilities. Sele has been lucky enough to attend a school that has chosen to learn how they can adapt the school and teaching so that Sele can participate.
In the village of Arani, 70 percent of the inhabitants can escape and now a number of women are building up a new cooperative where they organize.
Inclusive education is a major challenge, not least for poor countries where knowledge about various disabilities is still low.
In Bolivia, few people know the difference between being deaf and having a hearing impairment. Therefore, APANH has turned to healthcare and discussed the importance of making the right diagnosis as early as possible
Jado lives with his family in the small village of Urugero, in the eastern province of Rwanda. He has six children. Two of them are blind. None of the sons have been allowed to go to the village school because the teachers have not considered it relevant that they should receive an education.
