visual-impairment

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "visual-impairment" (195 articles)
The New Times
Education

Why gov’t plans to set up 20 new resource rooms for learners with disability

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, presents government efforts to address issues facing education for learners with disabilities, to Members of Parliament, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Education

Rwanda avails digital textbooks for learners with disabilities

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
A view of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro Campus. Courtesy
Health

Equity for all: Championing disability inclusion in healthcare

Friday, February 07, 2025
Gislaine Teta, a 22-year-old graduate with hearing impairment, recently graduated from University of Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Empowered by adversity: Teta Gislaine’s journey to support others with disabilities

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo
Rwanda

Inclusive education: non-physical disabilities still a pressing challenge – officials

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Visually impaired people with their walking sticks at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World Sight Day 2024, on October 10.
Health

Too much screen time, staying indoors linked to myopia in children

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee
Health

Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Ten strategies to ensure inclusivity for people with hearing, visual impairments

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Elon Musk’s Neuralink device offer medical breakthrough.
Health

Blindness: Could Elon Musk’s Neuralink device offer medical breakthrough?

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima one of best performers, receives a new Lenovo laptop during the release of the results on Monday, August 27
Education

What Rwanda needs to do for children with special educational needs

Monday, September 02, 2024