For Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Nigeria, there are numerous mile-high odds to contend with. These include restricted access to transportation, education, employment and even health care due to inadequate purpose-specific facilities that meet their special needs. In addition, they are also stigmatized.
The National Population Commission (NPC), in 2018, disclosed that 19 million people live with one form of disability or the other in the country.
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