Disability Not A Barrier Initiative (DINABI) is a non-profit making and Disability Rights Organization for persons with disabilities that to promote inclusion, equity and justice for disabilities through training, sensitization, research and advocacy services in order to see a world where people with disabilities are fully integrated and included into the society economically, politically, academically and socially while also enjoying equal rights and opportunities in society free of discrimination and harrasment and to be able to actively participates in governance and nation-building. It was established in 2011 in Ondo state and incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission with registration number CAC/IT/128725.
The founder of DINABI, Olajide Funso became a person with disability in the early 80’s at a very tender age as a result of being wrongly injected by a Nurse after being hospitalized for a mild sickness. The determination of Olajide to succeed and also make impact led him to start DINABI.
DINABI is a Disability-focused organization advocating for dignity and respect of the rights and socio-economic inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Strengthening the capacity of persons with disabilities and other civil society organizations for effective engagement and advocacy.
Initiating and implementing policies and activities that promotes the welfare of persons with disabilities
Promoting Inclusive, participatory and Disability Responsive budget processes in Nigeria.
We work with various types of media in order to raise awareness on disability issues which includes radio and tv programmes as well as social media.
We promote, protect and defend the rights of persons with disabilities and increasing public knowledge on the contents of various legal frameworks on Disability Rights.
We conduct qualitative and quantitative research in various fields affecting persons with disability to enhance effective planning towards service delivery.
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Mobile: +2348062526242
Website: www.dinabing.org
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