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Organization: Falconscare Initiative for Women with Disabilities Empowerment
Project title: Hear Her Voice: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Hearing Health.”
Primary region: AFR
Country: Nigeria
Event Description:
“Hear Her Voice: Empowering Women with Disabilities in Hearing Health” is a one-day event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of hearing health for women with disabilities and advocating for inclusive policies that improve access to hearing care. The event will bring together women with hearing impairments, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to foster dialogue and collaboration on improving hearing health services. Planned activities include: 1. Educational Workshops: Sessions on hearing health, early detection, and accessible care. 2. Panel Discussions: Involving experts, advocates, and women with disabilities to highlight challenges and solutions in the field of hearing care. 3. Policy Advocacy: A dedicated session where policymakers will be invited to engage with the community, listen to real-life experiences, and discuss the implementation of inclusive hearing health policies. 4. Resource Distribution: Providing attendees with resources on hearing health, care options, and policy initiatives.
Submitter: Uzoamaka Ike