{"id":3000,"date":"2025-05-02T08:11:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endgamehq.com\/clp\/?page_id=3000"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:34:47","slug":"persons-with-disability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endgamehq.com\/clp\/persons-with-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"PWDs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3000\" class=\"elementor elementor-3000\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3281eb7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3281eb7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e41d73 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e41d73\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c50de8c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c50de8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f867b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57f867b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-933d1e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"933d1e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PWDs <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487562d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"487562d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">(Persons with Disability)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3591696 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3591696\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c69223f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c69223f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d212d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d212d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Programs and initiatives empowering persons with disability<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edcc41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1edcc41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electoral Participation and Advocacy:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a443d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a443d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLP has actively engaged persons with disabilities (PwDs) through the ReclaimNaija network, providing a platform for PwDs to voice their concerns and advocate for inclusive electoral processes. This initiative has enabled PwDs to participate in local government budgeting and track development projects, the adoption of accessibility standards by contributing to more inclusive governance\u200b. CLP has advocated for including persons with disabilities (PWDs) in electoral processes This initiative also included digital learning platforms for the deaf community\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa5f73d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa5f73d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Training and Awareness Programs:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56030b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56030b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLP conducts training sessions for PwDs, focusing on electoral processes, civic rights, and responsibilities. These programs help PwDs understand their rights, encourage their participation in elections, and hold elected officials accountable. This initiative has led to improved electoral policies and accessibility for PwDs\u200b.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a20d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a20d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advocacy for Inclusive Policies:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ffe01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6ffe01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLP\u2019s efforts in advocacy have resulted in significant improvements in electoral processes for PwDs. 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Before this, persons with disabilities (PWDs) were highly marginalized, excluded from electoral processes, and overlooked in governance matters.<\/p>\n\n  <p>Through CLP, we were brought together in an inclusive environment where our experiences were acknowledged, and we received dignified treatment and training. CLP sensitized us on our rights and responsibilities in electoral processes, empowering us to demand better facilities for our full participation and to hold elected officials accountable.<\/p>\n\n  <input id=\"readmore-sambasa\" class=\"toggle-box\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\n\n  <div class=\"toggle-content\">\n    <p>For the first time in 2011, our concerns were presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, giving us a voice in the electoral process. Since then, electoral reforms have progressively addressed some of our challenges, resulting in more inclusive policies. Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) are now key members of civil society advocating for accessible electoral processes.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Beyond elections, CLP\u2019s ReclaimNaija network has enabled PWDs to engage in local government budgeting and track community development projects. This partnership has been transformative, facilitating greater inclusion and participation for our community.<\/p>\n\n    <p>We are deeply grateful for CLP's impactful work and its commitment to creating a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n\n    <p><i>Mrs Theresa Matthews<br>\n    Community of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)<\/i><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <label class=\"toggle-label\" for=\"readmore-sambasa\"><\/label>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PWDs (Persons with Disability) Programs and initiatives empowering persons with disability Electoral Participation and Advocacy: CLP has actively engaged persons with disabilities (PwDs) through the ReclaimNaija network, providing a platform for PwDs to voice their concerns and advocate for inclusive electoral processes. This initiative has enabled PwDs to participate in local government budgeting and track development projects, the adoption of accessibility standards by contributing to more inclusive governance\u200b. CLP has advocated for including persons with disabilities (PWDs) in electoral processes This initiative also included digital learning platforms for the deaf community\u200b Training and Awareness Programs: CLP conducts training sessions for PwDs, focusing on electoral processes, civic rights, and responsibilities. These programs help PwDs understand their rights, encourage their participation in elections, and hold elected officials accountable. This initiative has led to improved electoral policies and accessibility for PwDs\u200b. Advocacy for Inclusive Policies: CLP\u2019s efforts in advocacy have resulted in significant improvements in electoral processes for PwDs. The organization has worked with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address challenges faced by PwDs, resulting in policies that promote inclusive electoral participation. Quick links Menu About Us Our Story Who We Are Our Model &amp; DNA Leadership Team Partners and Collaborators Women Youth Men PWDs Our Issues Publications Contact Stories of PwDs involved in elections and political advocacy Mrs Theresa Matthews &#8220;Our community first connected with Community Life Project (CLP) and its ReclaimNaija platform in 2010, during preparations for Nigeria\u2019s 2011 general elections. Before this, persons with disabilities (PWDs) were highly marginalized, excluded from electoral processes, and overlooked in governance matters. Through CLP, we were brought together in an inclusive environment where our experiences were acknowledged, and we received dignified treatment and training. CLP sensitized us on our rights and responsibilities in electoral processes, empowering us to demand better facilities for our full participation and to hold elected officials accountable. For the first time in 2011, our concerns were presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, giving us a voice in the electoral process. Since then, electoral reforms have progressively addressed some of our challenges, resulting in more inclusive policies. Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) are now key members of civil society advocating for accessible electoral processes. Beyond elections, CLP\u2019s ReclaimNaija network has enabled PWDs to engage in local government budgeting and track community development projects. This partnership has been transformative, facilitating greater inclusion and participation for our community. We are deeply grateful for CLP&#8217;s impactful work and its commitment to creating a more inclusive society. 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