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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…
3 July 2025, 12:47 pm
NUDIPU urges government to fund child disability benefit without delay
By Mosh Ddamba The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU), in partnership with the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), has urgently called upon the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Finance to allocate a supplementary budget for…
2 July 2025, 3:22 pm
Navigating disability and vitiligo with strength and visibility
By Regina Nassanga Meet Penina Katushabe, a voice of strength and hope. Penina is a proud woman living with Vitiligo, a skin condition that affects skin pigmentation. She’s not just living with it, she is leading with it. As the Chief Mobiliser and Co-Founder of…
23 June 2025, 11:25 am
Menstrual hygiene management for girls with disabilities
By Ssenoga Patrick Disability is Not Inability on Mama FM! Last week, we discussed the crucial role parents and guardians play in supporting young girls with disabilities to manage their menstruation with dignity. Listen to the radio programme here. Disability…