WEBINAR - employment in Nigeria

Best Practices in the Employment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Study of Nigeria

We have worked with Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) for two years on a self-advocacy-focused employment programme.

This webinar will discuss a case study report which examines the barriers faced by persons with intellectual disabilities in accessing employment in Nigeria.

The webinar will be presented by DSFN and supported by DSi.

12:00 pm (West Africa Standard Time)

11:00 am (UTC)

You can learn more about this project here.

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