Persons with Disabilities’ Rights and digital Advocacy with Uche olivia

This episode explores how digital platforms have become powerful tools for disability rights advocacy in Nigeria, through the lived experience of Uche Olivia Moujekwu, a visually impaired nurse whose career was disrupted by discrimination and lack of reasonable accommodation during a professional medical examination. After facing systemic barriers and institutional silence, Uche turned to social media and digital storytelling to amplify her voice, seek justice, and draw attention to broader structural failures affecting persons with disabilities. The conversation unpacks how digital advocacy can challenge discrimination, influence public opinion, attract media attention, and push institutions and policymakers toward accountability. The episode also critically examines web and digital accessibility in Nigeria, highlighting the exclusion faced by visually impaired persons due to poor website and app design such as lack of screen-reader compatibility, inadequate color contrast, missing captions, and inaccessible interfaces. Through this dialogue, the podcast connects personal experience with national policy gaps, digital inclusion, and the urgent need for accessible technology by design, not as an afterthought.   Benefits of the Conversation Listeners will gain: –Real-life insight into disability discrimination in Nigeria, beyond policy documents and legal frameworks. –A practical understanding of digital advocacy, including how social media can be used to demand justice, shape narratives, and mobilize support. -Increased awareness of web accessibility challenges, especially for visually impaired users, and why inclusive digital design matters. -Lessons on online safety, privacy, and resilience, particularly for young persons with disabilities navigating public advocacy spaces. –Inspiration and empowerment, as Uche’s story demonstrates courage, self-acceptance, and the power of speaking out despite risks. –Policy and institutional reflections, showing where Nigeria’s disability laws fall short in implementation and enforcement. -Action-oriented ideas for creating inclusive education, employment, and digital ecosystems for persons with disabilities.   Who Should Listen to This Podcast This episode is especially relevant for: –Persons with disabilities, particularly young people exploring digital advocacy and self-expression. –Disability rights advocates and civil society organizations working on inclusion, justice, and policy reform. –Policymakers, regulators, and public institution leaders responsible for education, health, and digital governance. -Tech designers, developers, and digital product managers interested in inclusive and accessible design. -Journalists, media practitioners, and storytellers covering human rights, social justice, and digital culture. -Educators, exam bodies, and professional institutions involved in assessments, certifications, and learning systems. -Parents, caregivers, and allies of persons with disabilities seeking deeper understanding and practical advocacy tools. –Philanthropists and development partners interested in supporting disability inclusion, education, and capacity building