The International Academy for Disability Rights serves to create meaningful social change to promote international human rights for people with disabilities. Kennesaw State University is the only university in the world to partner directly with the Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities. The African Decade of Persons with Disabilities is an initiative of the non-governmental community of Africa in cooperation with member States and Governments of the Organization of African Unity, serving to further the equalization of opportunities of persons with disabilities.
Through implementation of the Global Center’s Business Model, the Academy provides worldwide training and consulting, business and policy development, cultural exchange and education programs to positively impact those with disabilities.
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At least 60 million people in Africa are disabled by malnutrition and diseases, environmental hazards, natural disasters, traffic and industrial accidents, civil conflict and war |
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As a result of increased endurance, there are more and more children surviving with disabilities |
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The number of elderly people with disabilities is rising
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“Increasing visibility, building self-esteem, and developing leadership among young people with disabilities is critical to the Decade’s success and sport is the key.” |
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Shuaib Chalklen, former CEO, Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities |
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