6th Africa Forum, Kampala, Uganda

From College to the Dream Job - Helping Young Professionals with Disabilities to Bridge the Gap;

J. Walugembe, Action on Disability and Development (ADD) International, Uganda.

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This paper shares reflections from two researches, being on the readiness of employers in the private sector to hire PWDs, and on affirmative action in the employment of PWDs in the Public Service. The paper reflects on practical experiences from an internship project for young graduates, emphasizing lessons learnt and next steps. It does not however attempt to describe a “blue print”. Rather, it seeks to use the findings and experiences of ADD International to generate debate and reflection in line with the day’s theme. The views from participants should provide a richer pool of ideas which may be the building block for systematic interventions for promoting employability of PWDs after and beyond the forum.

Promoting The Use Of Technology Among Visually Impaired Persons (Regal Hall)

Panel Chair: Richard Anguyo, Executive Director, Uganda National Association Of The Blind, Uganda.