Navigating Permanent Disabilities: Securing Long-Term Support After an Accident

Navigating Permanent Disabilities: Securing Long-Term Support After an Accident

Experiencing a life-altering accident that results in a permanent disability can be overwhelming. Not only does it affect your physical capabilities, but it can also have significant emotional and financial implications. This guide will help you navigate the path to securing long-term support, ensuring you have the resources and knowledge needed to manage your future effectively. If you’re facing such a situation, consulting with experienced Sim…

Understanding the Resources, Rights, and Realities That Come with Disability

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African Region: ICJ report shows that African States remain a long way from turning their commitments to reality in ensuring disability rights

The International Commission Jurists (ICJ) has issued a report finding that while African authorities in the region have incorporated an improved discourse around disability rights to introduce or explain policy and law, these narratives are far too often not met with changes in law, policy or and practices that are compliant with States’ legal obligations and the needs of persons with disabilities.  The report, entitled An Opportune moment: the…