Radio COMNETU
Disability
17 April 2026, 8:35 pm
ACT-YOD conducts training to empower youth with disabilities in governance
By Andrew Ogwang Action for Transformation of Youths with Disabilities (ACT-YOD) is conducting a one-day training programme aimed at empowering youth leaders with disabilities and representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs) in governance. The training seeks to increase awareness and…
11 April 2026, 8:11 pm
ACT-YOD trains youth with disabilities in advocacy
By Andrew Ogwang ACT-YOD, with funding from the Funds for Global Human Rights, has launched a training program aimed at empowering youth with disabilities and key community leaders to advocate for disability rights and improve access to government programs. The…
4 April 2026, 3:40 pm
Arua City forms Youth with Disabilities Association to enhance inclusion
By Andrew Ogwang The Arua Central Division Union of Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with ACT-YOD and with support from the Fund for Global Human Rights through the Empowering Youths with Disabilities for Inclusive Governance (LEAD) Project, has intensified coordination…
1 April 2026, 12:15 pm
Addressing misconceptions about children with down syndrome in our communities
By Ssenoga Patrick Obuleme Ssibutesobola (Disability Is Not Inability) – Every Wednesday | 1:15–3:00 PM In this week’s episode, we hosted Mrs Veronica Nankusu and Caroline Naluwemba from Inclusion Uganda. They highlighted common misconceptions surrounding Down syndrome and shared practical…
25 March 2026, 4:05 pm
Persons with Disabilities call for more leadership empowerment skills
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM “I applaud the management of Mama FM for the mentorship and trainings that empowered me. However, I condemn men who exploit women with disabilities, impregnating them and later…
20 December 2025, 10:49 pm
Left out of PDM, how government programs exclude people with intellectual disabi…
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Disability Is Not Inability, we shine a light on intellectual disability, expose the challenges faced when accessing government support programs, and discuss the critical…
11 November 2025, 12:55 pm
Portray us with respect-persons with short stature challenge negative portrayals…
By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability | Every Wednesday 1:15–3:00 PM Did you know that there is no conclusive research on the cause of short stature? In this episode of Disability is Not Inability, we raise awareness about persons…
24 October 2025, 4:39 pm
NUDIPU, UMWA launch 2026–2031 disability manifesto for inclusion
By Byamukama Alozious & Mosh Ddamba The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has unveiled its 2026–2031 Disability Manifesto, outlining nine key demands to advance inclusion and equal participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all sectors of…
10 September 2025, 12:55 pm
Youth with disabilities struggle to access education and health services
By Patrick Ssenoga Disability is not Inability Radio Programme-(Obulema Ssibutesobola)The radio programme airs every Wednesday | 🕐 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm. In this conversation, we explore the existing challenges faced by the youth with disbilities in accessing health and…
1 September 2025, 1:17 pm
Every voice matters in the classroom, supporting hard of hearing learners
By Ssenoga Patrick Programme: Disability is Not Inability (Obulema Ssi Butesobola)The radio talk show airs every Wednesday | 🕐 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm. In this edition, we discussed the shortage of teachers for learners with special needs in schools…