https://www.liberianobserver.com/ Liberia's First Independent Daily en Fri, 03 May 2024 04:14:25 +0000 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:08:50 +0000 https://www.liberianobserver.com/symbols-disabilities By Lovett Michael Weah and Tarlee A. Nuahn Disabilities are divided into two major groups; visible and invisible disabilities. Visible disabilities can be seen with the physical eye. For example, a wheelchair user is easily recognized as a PWD. On the other hand, invisible disabilities can… michaelweah@williettesafehouse.com (Williette Safehouse) 82d19b9c-d2dc-4068-9ede-0dca4633c4b8 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:08:50 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/disability-and-technology By Lovett Michael Weah & Tarlee A. Nuahn Have you wondered how a visually impaired/blind person uses smartphones and computers? Did you know that a deaf/hard-of-hearing person can still hear? All these are possible through the power of assistive technology. What is assistive… michaelweah@williettesafehouse.com (Williette Safehouse) 741c2312-12d2-4f3c-a441-9053cbd4cc11 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:30:00 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/power-abuse-mind-person-disability By Lovett Michael Weah & Tarlee A. Nuahn Have you thought of why some students with disabilities strive for excellence in school? Have you thought of why PWDs are reduced to street begging? Have you considered why some PWDs refrain from making friends even though their hearts long to do… michaelweah@williettesafehouse.com (Williette Safehouse) f9e5941a-af25-49f8-8581-42467ffb3868 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:42:18 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/williettes-voice-williette-safehouse-liberia-disability-not-inability-make-impact Have you thought of how persons with disabilities (PWDs) lived and survived through those cruel years of the Liberian civil war? Did you know that the civil war is a major cause of disabilities and increment in the number of PWDs?  You might want to read this article to find out… michaelweah@williettesafehouse.com (Williette Safehouse) 4bd3b86e-02b4-4d14-ae2c-bcb58e4b161e Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:24:08 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/dangers-neglect-and-benefits-inclusion By Lovett Michael Weah & Tarlee A. Nuahn Many persons with disabilities, one way or the other, experience different forms of neglect, either from the family, the community, the school, worship centers, or the national government. It is worth noting that the problem mentioned above is not… michaelweah@williettesafehouse.com (Williette Safehouse) 964dc881-d5f9-4a79-9f84-2dfedc2c362d Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:30:00 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily