People have different views on disability and gender issues due to cultural beliefs, general knowledge and many other reasons that can be caused by lack of understand. As a communicater and a radio broadcaster i use this platform to educate, entertain and inform society on how they can accommodate persons with disabilities. My dream has always been to broadcast talk-shows programmes that give equal, balanced voice that represents reality issues on all affected persons. My shows have opened a world view of what disability is about and how to manage disability for those who are living with a disability. I believe i have changed the mind of society by informing and educating them. I have interviewed radio guest with vast knowledge on the effects of stigma and discrimination attached to disability stems from the way society views disability: People with disabilities are still being viewed from a medical and welfare framework, identifying people with disabilities as ill, different from their non-disabled peers, and in need of care. As a result of the emphasis on the medical need, there is neglect of the wider political, social and economic needs of people with disabilities and their families. Therefore, people with disabilities face discrimination in accessing information, employment, health and education. Recognition of disability rights in these areas would lead to improved inclusion in society as well as equal and stronger participation in all facets of life by people with disabilities.The fight for the promotion and protection of the rights of people with disabilities entails.The programme is aired every Monday on Sfm and it won an award in 2010 by FAMWZ for reporting on gender issues for women with disabilities. I believe the talk-shows have encouraged and inspired many people including myself.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Using the electronic media to change society's percetion on disability.
People have different views on disability and gender issues due to cultural beliefs, general knowledge and many other reasons that can be caused by lack of understand. As a communicater and a radio broadcaster i use this platform to educate, entertain and inform society on how they can accommodate persons with disabilities. My dream has always been to broadcast talk-shows programmes that give equal, balanced voice that represents reality issues on all affected persons. My shows have opened a world view of what disability is about and how to manage disability for those who are living with a disability. I believe i have changed the mind of society by informing and educating them. I have interviewed radio guest with vast knowledge on the effects of stigma and discrimination attached to disability stems from the way society views disability: People with disabilities are still being viewed from a medical and welfare framework, identifying people with disabilities as ill, different from their non-disabled peers, and in need of care. As a result of the emphasis on the medical need, there is neglect of the wider political, social and economic needs of people with disabilities and their families. Therefore, people with disabilities face discrimination in accessing information, employment, health and education. Recognition of disability rights in these areas would lead to improved inclusion in society as well as equal and stronger participation in all facets of life by people with disabilities.The fight for the promotion and protection of the rights of people with disabilities entails.The programme is aired every Monday on Sfm and it won an award in 2010 by FAMWZ for reporting on gender issues for women with disabilities. I believe the talk-shows have encouraged and inspired many people including myself.
People have different views on disability and gender issues due to cultural beliefs, general knowledge and many other reasons that can be caused by lack of understand. As a communicater and a radio broadcaster i use this platform to educate, entertain and inform society on how they can accommodate persons with disabilities. My dream has always been to broadcast talk-shows programmes that give equal, balanced voice that represents reality issues on all affected persons. My shows have opened a world view of what disability is about and how to manage disability for those who are living with a disability. I believe i have changed the mind of society by informing and educating them. I have interviewed radio guest with vast knowledge on the effects of stigma and discrimination attached to disability stems from the way society views disability: People with disabilities are still being viewed from a medical and welfare framework, identifying people with disabilities as ill, different from their non-disabled peers, and in need of care. As a result of the emphasis on the medical need, there is neglect of the wider political, social and economic needs of people with disabilities and their families. Therefore, people with disabilities face discrimination in accessing information, employment, health and education. Recognition of disability rights in these areas would lead to improved inclusion in society as well as equal and stronger participation in all facets of life by people with disabilities.The fight for the promotion and protection of the rights of people with disabilities entails.The programme is aired every Monday on Sfm and it won an award in 2010 by FAMWZ for reporting on gender issues for women with disabilities. I believe the talk-shows have encouraged and inspired many people including myself.
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