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Next Step Foundation a 501(c)3 uses the power of technology to enable women, youth & Persons w/Disabilities to take the next step toward economic independence

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In 2025, we advanced our mission to economically empower Persons with Disabilities, women and young people in Africa. We expanded our training initiatives addressing the digital divide with purpose. Dive into our report! nsfwebsite2025.s3.us-east-1.… #AnnualReport2025 #InclusiveTech
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Happy International White Cane Day. The white cane is a tool for mobility and a symbol of independence. Today is a good day to ask whether our offices, training rooms, websites and hiring processes are just as easy to navigate for someone who is blind or has low vision.
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During the Business Week Afrika Summit 2026, our Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Daniel Ngugi, joined fellow panelists in speaking to business leaders about changing the way organisations think about disability.
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inclusive employers, stronger communities and workplaces that reflect the people businesses serve. Technology has a role to play here too. As AI becomes more embedded in how organisations operate, we have an opportunity to use it to support disability inclusion rather than
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Create new barriers. At Next Step Foundation, this remains a vital part of our work: how technology can help businesses understand gaps, improve accessibility and make inclusion more practical.
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Daniel Ngugi, our Head of Diversity and Inclusion, will join leaders and practitioners at the #BusinessWeekAfrikaSummit2026 for a conversation on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion across workplaces, marketplaces and communities.
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As conversations around inclusive economies continue to grow, our focus remains on ensuring disability inclusion is part of how workplaces, institutions and economic systems are designed in practice.
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Join Session 3 of the Pan-African Sign Language Convening Webinar as Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, policymakers, and development partners come together to discuss how stronger policies and coordinated advocacy can advance the inclusion of African SL across the continent.
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📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026 ⏰ 2 – 3 PM EAT | 1 – 2 PM CAT | 12 – 1 PM WAT | 11 AM – 12:00 PM GMT 💻 Virtual 🔗 Register by 2 September 2026: bit.ly/4yadUTA Participants requiring accessibility support are encouraged to indicate their needs during registration.
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The #Hub #for #AI and #Disability #Inclusion (HAIDI) is conducting the Pan-African Convening Sign Language Research & Innovation Survey to better understand the state of sign language across different countries and regions. 📷 Complete the survey here: bit.ly/4zw0raj
The #Hub #for #AI and #Disability #Inclusion (HAIDI) is conducting the Pan-African Convening Sign Language Research & Innovation Survey to better understand the state of sign language across different countries and regions. 📷 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4zw0raj

ALT The #Hub #for #AI and #Disability #Inclusion (HAIDI) is conducting the Pan-African Convening Sign Language Research & Innovation Survey to better understand the state of sign language across different countries and regions. 📷 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/4zw0raj

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If you are a sign language researcher, interpreter, educator, Deaf community member, disability advocate, innovator, policymaker, organisation working with Deaf communities, or other relevant stakeholder, your perspective is valuable.
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We’re looking for a Regional Coordination Consultant to drive disability inclusion and youth skilling in Nakuru. Ready to lead our regional impact? Full details and how to apply: nextstepfdn.org/career/regio… Apply by: 26th August 2026 #Hiring
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🤔 Have you ever worked directly with a colleague who has a disability?
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SESSION 2 RECAP | AI & Sign Language Technologies What will it take to build AI that truly serves Deaf communities across Africa? If you missed our Pan-African Sign Language Convening Webinar on 29 July, you can watch the full recording - drive.google.com/file/d/1rR3…
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Hosted by HAIDI and ADDN (Africa Disability Data Network), Session 2 brought together innovators,researchers, and members of the Deaf community to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping AI-powered sign language technologies across the continent.
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The session concluded with three clear priorities: Build shared, open-source sign language datasets & annotation infrastructure. Design technologies that are accessible and affordable from the start. Strengthen partnerships so the cost of access does not fall on Deaf communities.
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Verify with us first. At Next Step Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every communication representing our work is accurate and respectful, and that it protects the dignity of the people we serve, especially persons with disabilities. #VerifyWithNSF This includes >>
Verify with us first. At Next Step Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every communication representing our work is accurate and respectful, and that it protects the dignity of the people we serve, especially persons with disabilities. This includes: • Using person-centred, rights-based disability language • Protecting participant privacy and personal data • Ensuring our name and logo are used only with authorization • Accurately representing our partnerships and programmes If you come across publications, adverts or announcements referencing Next Step Foundation, we encourage you to verify directly with us on +254 729 303 826, by emailing info@nextstepfdn.org, on our social media, or by visiting nextstepfdn.org before registering or sharing personal information. #VerifyWithNSF 📩 info@nextstepfdn.org | 📞 +254 729 303 826 | 🌐 nextstepfdn.org

ALT Verify with us first. At Next Step Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every communication representing our work is accurate and respectful, and that it protects the dignity of the people we serve, especially persons with disabilities. This includes: • Using person-centred, rights-based disability language • Protecting participant privacy and personal data • Ensuring our name and logo are used only with authorization • Accurately representing our partnerships and programmes If you come across publications, adverts or announcements referencing Next Step Foundation, we encourage you to verify directly with us on +254 729 303 826, by emailing [email protected], on our social media, or by visiting nextstepfdn.org before registering or sharing personal information. #VerifyWithNSF 📩 [email protected] | 📞 +254 729 303 826 | 🌐 nextstepfdn.org

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This includes: • Using person-centred, rights-based disability language • Protecting participant privacy and personal data • Ensuring our name and logo are used only with authorization • Accurately representing our partnerships and programmes
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If you come across publications, adverts or announcements referencing us, we encourage you to verify directly with us on +254 729 303 826, emailing [email protected], on our social media or by visiting nextstepfdn.org before registering or sharing personal information.

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