A feminist digital civic space to raise awareness on gender and disability concerns for social justice and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities.

Kampala, Uganda
The Disability Lane retweeted
#ThrowbackThursday Looking back at the launch of the Digitaisation and Standardisation of Ugandan Sign Language and Digital Inclusion for the Deaf Community in Uganda project in Sembabule, we’re reminded of why this work matters; the different kinds of Deaf people whose stories deserve to be understood, communication eased and those who deserve equal opportunities to learn and connect. Implemented in partnership with @MoICT_Ug, @UCC_Official, @uccucusaf and @UNADeaf, this project is working towards a digital future where the Deaf community are meaningfully involved in access to information, essential services and education. 🎥 Let’s take a little trip back to the day this journey began! #DeafInnovation #InnovationsThatEducateHealEmpower  #UgSLDigitisation
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Grateful to have been part of this conversation. The engagement with fellow grantees and government partners was a valuable step in advancing the domestication of the African Disability Protocol. We remain committed to supporting the development of a practical national action plan and to amplifying the voices of young women with disabilities through our ongoing work.
We joined the Network Support Team and fellow grantees of the Disability Justice Fund for Women, supported by ADD International, in a meeting with government representatives to share the work undertaken to popularise and raise awareness of the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The meeting brought together Empower Her, LamiCare and The Disability Lane, alongside representatives from .@Mglsd_UG of Disability and Elderly, the Commissioner for Special Needs Education from the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Commissioner from the Equal Opportunities Commission, and the Principal Rehabilitation Officer, among others. During the meeting, The Disability Lane presented its work using digital advocacy, regional engagement and storytelling to equip young women with disabilities with knowledge and skills to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights. Through our flagship programme, InclusiTalk, we continue to create digital spaces where disability rights, lived experiences and issues affecting persons with disabilities can be discussed and brought into public conversations. Beyond sharing achievements, the engagement provided an opportunity to explore the support needed by the ministry to advance a national action plan for the domestication and implementation of the ADP, following Uganda’s ratification of the Protocol in 2024. It should be noted that collaboration between government institutions, organisations of persons with disabilities, women-led initiatives and development partners will be essential to translate the Protocol’s commitments into meaningful change in the lives of persons with disabilities. We appreciate the opportunity to share our work, learn from fellow grantees and contribute to conversations on advancing disability rights in Uganda. #AfricanDisabilityProtocol #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #DigitalAdvocacy #TheDisabilityLane #InclusiTalk #ADDInternational
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We joined the Network Support Team and fellow grantees of the Disability Justice Fund for Women, supported by ADD International, in a meeting with government representatives to share the work undertaken to popularise and raise awareness of the African Disability Protocol (ADP). The meeting brought together Empower Her, LamiCare and The Disability Lane, alongside representatives from .@Mglsd_UG of Disability and Elderly, the Commissioner for Special Needs Education from the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Commissioner from the Equal Opportunities Commission, and the Principal Rehabilitation Officer, among others. During the meeting, The Disability Lane presented its work using digital advocacy, regional engagement and storytelling to equip young women with disabilities with knowledge and skills to amplify their voices and advocate for their rights. Through our flagship programme, InclusiTalk, we continue to create digital spaces where disability rights, lived experiences and issues affecting persons with disabilities can be discussed and brought into public conversations. Beyond sharing achievements, the engagement provided an opportunity to explore the support needed by the ministry to advance a national action plan for the domestication and implementation of the ADP, following Uganda’s ratification of the Protocol in 2024. It should be noted that collaboration between government institutions, organisations of persons with disabilities, women-led initiatives and development partners will be essential to translate the Protocol’s commitments into meaningful change in the lives of persons with disabilities. We appreciate the opportunity to share our work, learn from fellow grantees and contribute to conversations on advancing disability rights in Uganda. #AfricanDisabilityProtocol #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #DigitalAdvocacy #TheDisabilityLane #InclusiTalk #ADDInternational
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Online abuse is NEVER the vibe! 🚫 Cyberbullying, sexual harassment, and sharing intimate images without consent are not jokes. Call it out, protect each other, and stand up for digital dignity! #Aydl
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The Disability Lane retweeted
🚨 TONIGHT ON THE MENTAL HEALTH SPOT! 🚨 The digital world offers many opportunities, but it also comes with challenges that can significantly affect the mental wellbeing of young people. Join us for an important conversation on Cyberbullying and Youth Mental Health as we explore the impact of online harassment, its effects on self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, and practical ways to support and protect young people in the digital age. 🎙️ Host: @SandraNakigozi , speakers @IreneWhitn13692 📅 Date: 27th October 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM EAT 📍 X Space: @serenemindcare1 Set a reminder, invite a friend, and join us as we learn together. #MentalHealthSpot #Cyberbullying #SereneMinds
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The Disability Lane retweeted
October Called, we answered!!! The Girls month was well spent. To celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we visted schools, empwered the girls, and enhanced their stay in schools. It was a purple day, diginity for a girl child promoted 🥰🥰
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The Disability Lane retweeted
Jacqueline Asiimwe, Founder and CEO of CivSource Africa, challenges NGO leaders to rethink traditional approaches to addressing social challenges, emphasising that we cannot solve problems using the same thinking and approaches that created them. She calls for a mindset shift towards innovation, financial independence, and sustainability, encouraging NGOs to explore fee-for-service models by charging for the expertise, services, and solutions they are well-positioned to deliver. Her message is clear: NGOs must embrace new ways of thinking, unlock the value of their expertise, and diversify their revenue streams to strengthen resilience and sustain their impact. #NGORiskConference2026 #NGOResilience #NilePostNews
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Yet progress remains uneven. Headlines still frequently lead with disability—“blind student,” “disabled woman”—before the achievement. Oringa and the hosts attributed this largely to ignorance rather than malice. Journalists and editors often lack disability-specific knowledge. Organizations such as NUDIPU have trained reporters, but those trained are not always the ones assigned to disability stories, and producers and editors—who shape headlines for catchiness—are frequently left out. Continuous, targeted training of the right people within media houses, ideally on a recurring basis, is essential. disabilitylane.org/2026/10/2…
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Every girl deserves education, safety, equal opportunities, and the freedom to shape her future. 💚 Let’s break barriers and empower girls to lead and thrive! ✨ #HumanRights #AYDL
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The Disability Lane retweeted
Happy Global Encryption Day! At Imagined Spaces Initiative (ISI), we believe that a safer digital world begins with empowering the next generation. To celebrate today, we successfully hosted Encrypted Futures: A Youth Civic-Tech Lab for Safer Digital Participation in Busia, Uganda! 🇺🇬 This special Encryption Day Grant Activity brought together brilliant young minds, including: • Young civic actors • Community journalists • Bloggers • Civil society communicators Through hands-on encryption awareness, practical digital safety skills, and youth leadership training, we are actively building local capacity for secure online participation. When young change-makers understand how to protect their data, they can advocate for their communities safely and effectively. A massive thank you to our incredible partners, the @globalencrypt and the @ISOC_Foundation , for their vital support in making this initiative possible. Together, we are securing our digital rights and shaping a safer, encrypted future for all! @48percent_org @UgBritish @UCC_Official @8TechConsults
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piped.video/J8UVCQbCLnQ?si=xGZl…. My story in Butabika Hospital and explaining more about my book 22 years in a mental Asylum (18 years in Butabika and still Beautiful by God's grace).Your pain has your life purpose embedded in it. A "BUTABIKA LABEL" is never the end of the world.
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As we step into the week, let’s remember that human rights begin with how we treat one another. Let’s uphold dignity, equality, peace, and justice, and stand against discrimination. Together, let’s build a world rooted in respect for all. ✊🏽 #HumanRights #AYDL
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The Disability Lane retweeted
We happy to join SHAU at the National Youth Disability Summit commemorating World Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Day! @UNADeaf is proud to be part of this important gathering & offer basic training in Ugandan Sign Language to attendees to promote inclusion for all. #WSBHD26
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The Disability Lane retweeted
Sport is one of the powerful tools for #InclusiveSRHR advocacy. Over the weekend, I was honoured to speak at the Inclusive SRHR through sports amputee tournament finals organized by @GoldenBootsUg where participants accessed HIV testing, cervical/breast cancer screening.
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The Disability Lane retweeted
Disablism in the media feeds hostility and hate crime against Disabled people. It's got to stop. This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we're launching Disability Media Action. #NationalHCAW
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The Disability Lane retweeted
In our latest newsletter, we’re sharing the people, partnerships and milestones that shaped the quarter, from our work with Omuto Foundation and Malaika Reusable Sanitary Pads to conversations on women’s health, our growing community, and what’s next for Yambi.
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The project “Digital skilling and legal frameworks advocacy for young women with disabilities” was developed in response to limited awareness of disability rights frameworks among persons with disabilities, particularly young women and girls, and the barriers this created to meaningful participation, representation and access to opportunities. It generated practical insights into what enables meaningful participation in digital advocacy, the barriers that persist, and the approaches needed to sustain inclusive, rights-based engagement. disabilitylane.org/2026/10/0… #DigitalAdvocacy #PolicyAwareness
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The Disability Lane retweeted
🚨Breaking: Disability does not diminish a person's rights, dignity or worth. Yet, many persons with disabilities continue to face abuse, discrimination and barriers to justice, often compounded by poverty and social exclusion. Disability rights are human rights. Justice, dignity and protection must be guaranteed to everyone, without exception. @MuyaakaAlfred @DisabilityLane @NUDIPU @Mglsd_UG
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International Day of the Girl Child: End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights This #IDGC2026 let’s remember that girls with disabilities have the right to education, bodily autonomy, protection, health and a future free from violence and forced marriage.
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