6th Africa Forum, Kampala, Uganda

Best Practices On HIV Intervention Among Blind And Partially Sighted Persons: A Case Study Of Kenya

Phylis Leina, Kenya Union of the Blind, Kenya

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According to the 2011 World Report on Disability by the World Health Organization, 1 billion people in the world have some form of disability. The 2007 Kenya National Survey for Persons with disabilities estimates 1.7million Kenyans as having disabilities Despite the growing relationship between HIV and disability, PWDs have not received sufficient attention within national responses to HIV. Furthermore, existing HIV prevention and care programmes generally fail to meet their specific needs. The Kenya Union of the blind noted some best practices in HIV intervention projects which led to successful implementation among the blind persons in Kenya.
Challenges Faced By The Visually Impaired Girl Child In Accessing All Round Education (Formal And Informal Education) In Uganda
Ayikoru Jean Longo, Uganda National Association of the Blind, Uganda

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This paper will look at the definition of all round education, it will discuss challenges such as; Negative attitude of members of the society, some parents and guardians visually impaired girl children themselves, Teachers etc; Poverty; Lack of carrier guidance to show direction as for as education and carrier is concerned which often leads to confusion, etc. The paper intends to tackle issues which will bring about positive change in the education of the girl children, it will also propose recommendations.

Teaching Mathematics To Learners With Visual Impairment (Emerald Hall)