A great many organisations seem to pride themselves on being a ‘voice for the voiceless’. Whilst this might come from a place of good intent, it begins with dangerous assumptions.
Nothing about them, without them
‘Isn’t it just too difficult and too expensive to include disabled people?’
This view is often implied in discussions about disability, Africa and development. But the case for inclusion is economic, social and above all moral. We should view it as an opportunity rather than an expense.
The paralysing effects of pity
At Disability Africa, we try to think things through before we act. We do get emotional sometimes, but we try never to let that guide our strategy.