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SPECIAL NEEDS VS PHYSICAL DISABILITY: UNDERSTANDING THE KEY DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER.Many people use special needs and physical disability as if they mean the same thing, but they don’t and that misunderstanding can affect the kind of help a person receives. Special needs is a broad term. It refers to individuals who require extra support in…

By Staff Reporter Gwanda: The construction of the Nkomwa–Nkemeletje Disability Centre in Mapate, Gwanda South, has reached a significant milestone, with the main structure now complete. This marks an important step forward in promoting inclusivity and improving access to services for persons with disabilities in rural communities. The initiative, led by the Nkomwa Foundation Trust…

Supporting Persons with Disabilities — The Right Way Many people genuinely want to help, but aren’t always sure how to do so respectfully. Support isn’t about pity — it’s about understanding, respect, and inclusion. Here are a few meaningful ways to support persons with disabilities: ✨ Ask before offering help — not everyone needs assistance,…

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https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/gwanda-officials-receive-disability-awareness-and-sign-language-training

Gwanda: Nkomwa Foundation Trust participated at disability consultative meetings in Gwanda District and Beitbridge District. The meetings were convened by disability umbrella bodies in Zimbabwe—the Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ) and the National Association of the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH)—with support from the Department of Disability Affairs in the Ministry…

Gwanda: Nkomwa Foundation Trust joined the Zimbabwe Republic Police and other stakeholders at the District Client Service Charter Relaunch held at Ntepe Business Centre in Gwanda. The relaunch of the Client Service Charter is a critical step towards strengthening accountability, transparency, and professionalism in public service delivery. It provides a clear framework through which communities…