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People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home

Friday, March 20, 2026
A sign language interpreter helpS a person with disability during a recent meeting. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Deaf Rwandans push for right to drive

Saturday, March 07, 2026
The newly appointed officials Jean Claude Ingabire, Jeanne d’Arc Uwimanimpaye and Justine Mukobwa
Rwanda

New leaders for rehab centres, NCPD

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Gisele Emerusenge, a sign language teacher during a class in Kigali. The Africa Deaf Christian College, which will teach sign language formally, is expected to open in September in Bugesera District.
Education

Sign language college set to open by September

Monday, January 26, 2026
Parents and their disabled children at Love with Actions Academy in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District
Education

Disability enrolment rises but access challenges remain

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Participants at the ANSWER Project Final National Conference reaffirmed their commitment to advancing inclusive and accessible higher education for students with disabilities in Rwanda.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: EAUR participates in the Final National Conference of the Answer Project in Kigali

Saturday, December 20, 2025
The celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held in Nyabihu District on Wednesday, December 3. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Disability advocates demand retrofitting old buildings for accessibility

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
The New Times

Paralympics committee elections set for November 8

Friday, November 07, 2025
Participants, including members of the Rwanda Union of Little People (RULP), officials, and supporters, gather during Rwanda’s first-ever celebration of International Dwarfism Awareness Day.
Rwanda

Rwandans with dwarfism call for more inclusion

Thursday, October 30, 2025