The countdown to #DisabilityFestival26 is on ! Join us on the 14 of November @Mubs_Kampala as we celebrate inclusion,talent and the contributions of persons with disabilities. Let’s make inclusion everyone’s business! @Mglsd_UG || @KCCAUG

Accessibility is providing inclusive services even to those with disabilities. Constructing public and private buildings accessible to PWDs and also providing assistants to those with impairments. Let's not #LeaveNoOneBehind as we reflect on this.🤗 #KDFest26 @EstherBirungi22 ll @UNFPAUganda ll @KCCAUG ll @SwedeninUG ll @LftWUG

State of Disability in Uganda🇺🇬 According to the 2024 Census estimated that approximately 13.2% of Uganda’s population (5.5 million) live with a disability. This is consistent with 2022 national estimates of about 14%, with slightly higher rates among women. Functional-difficulty surveys from 2022–2024 show a higher picture: 32–33% of adults report at least one difficulty, mostly seeing (19–20%), mobility (13–14%), and cognition (13%). Rates are higher in urban poor communities. As for the campaign #LeaveNoOneBehind #KDFest26 responds to this gap by creating a space for empowerment, engagement, and economic connection for young people with disabilities and those affected by disability-Patrick Wasajja team leader KDF @KCCAUG ll @Mglsd_UG ll @SwedeninUG

In the *1995 Constitution of Uganda (as amended)*, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are protected in both the *National Objectives and Directive Principles* and the *Bill of Rights (Chapter 4)*. National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy. - Objective XVI - Recognition of the dignity of PWDs "Society and the State shall recognise the right of persons with disabilities to respect and human dignity." #KDFest26 @Mglsd_UG l @KCCAUG l @UNFPAUganda

As we keep an eye on #KDFest26, let's remember that policies should be more inclusive, realistic, and sustainable and @Mglsd_UG needs to reduce tokenism and dependency in policy affairs. @KCCAUG l @LftWUG

Applying disability rights effectively requires engagement from *both policymakers and beneficiaries (Persons With Disabilities). Here’s why you need to partner with #KDFest26 ● Role of Policymakers ● -Create inclusive laws: Ensure laws align with frameworks like the @UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). - Allocate resources: Budget for accessible infrastructure, assistive devices, inclusive education, and healthcare. - Enforce implementation: Move from policy on paper to action on the ground. - Raise awareness:* Promote disability rights across government sectors. - Accountability: They can track if services actually reach them and report gaps. - Advocacy: Self-advocacy groups and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) push for change. #LeaveNoOneBehind @Mglsd_UG l @KCCAUG

We can only make our communities safer and more inclusive for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by meaningfully including them in development programmes and decisions that affect their lives. Inclusion must be part of development not an afterthought. #KDFest26 @UNFPAUganda

We sre a safe space of inclusion. We invite the public and PWDs to come and exhibit their products, reach out to +256 700 275182 to book your tent. #KDFest26 l #LeaveNoOneBehind @UNFPAUganda @Mglsd_UG

Inclusion starts with employers understanding and respecting the rights of people with different impairments. Creating accessible workplaces is not charity—it is about equal opportunities, dignity, and participation for everyone. #KDFest26 @Mglsd_UG @EstherBirungi22 @LftWUG

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Kampala we are back in style 📣♿️ The #KDFest26 is here, the countdown has started, the fun has been doubled, energy level are high, we are celebrating our achievements, creativity and abilities that no one mentions. Your disability creates more abilities. 14th. 11.2016 l 📍MUBS