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Summary of Accessibility Audit Report The Association of Refugees with Disabilities (ARD) conducted an accessibility audit in Nakivale and Rwamwanja refugee settlements in early 2024. The audit aimed to assess and enhance the accessibility of educational institutions for learners with disabilities, aligning with the principle of "Leave No One Behind" from the Sustainable Development Agenda. Audit Overview The audit focused on evaluating the accessibility of entrances, doors, ramps, stairs, windows, notice boards, and pathways/corridors in ten schools across the two settlements. The audit was conducted under the framework of various national and international policies, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Persons with Disabilities Act 2020. Findings In Nakivale, schools like Bright International Nursery and Primary School and Nakivale Secondary School were found to…

Kampala, Uganda– On June 21st, 2024, the Association of Refugees with Disability (ARD) joined Refugee-Led Organizations Network (RELON) and other Refugee-led organizations to commemorate World Refugee Day with a vibrant and inclusive gala. Under the theme “Celebrating refugee and the host community as one teams “at Yes center Nsambya play ground in Kampala  This significant event, held in Kampala, brought together various refugee-led organizations, showcasing the resilience, strength, and unity of refugee communities in Uganda. While RELON played a pivotal role as the main organizer, ARD as well was deeply involved in coordinating the day's events, emphasizing its dual mission as a refugee-led organization and an advocate for persons with disabilities. This collaboration highlighted the importance of inclusivity and solidarity within the refugee community. Muombamungu James, Executive Director of ARD,…

We are hiring a consultant to develop two policies for the Association of Refugees with Disability(ARD), namely : Procurement policy and Assets management and security policy.Please find the attached detailed document containing the applications procedures.We wish you all the best! Terms-of-reference-for-procurement-consultant-Detailed-DocumentDownload