Muyiwa Timothy Afolayan
Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) has been hailed as it went extra mile to salvage the eyes of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by sponsoring the conduct of eyes test in prevention of blindness caused by Glaucoma through eyes test screening exercise.
On behalf of Deaf Community in FCT Abuja and our fellow PWDs, we want to sincerely appreciate the kind gesture of Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC) for her unalloyed love for the well-being of PWDs.
It is worth of note that While DRAC continues to pursue the legal rights of Women and Girls with Disability in areas of Reproductive and Health Rights and other Disabilities issues, it always aligns itself to any immediate needs of PWDs as the needs arise. The “Stop the Blindness in Disabled Community”, through eyes screening in prevention of the disastrous damage of sight by the silent sight killer called “Glaucoma” is one. Thank God that Many participants today were diagnosed and found to be Glaucoma free. Those with other minor eyes problem were treated and drugs administered.
Also, I want to appreciate Dr. Olubunmi Ugbomah and her team of optometrists for their sacrifice and dedication to collaborate with DRAC to make the exercise not only a reality but an accomplished task.
Again, let me say, Thank You Dr. Duchess Irene Ojiugo Patrick-Ogbogu for the support, thank you Dr. Olubunmi Ugbomah and her team for the tests and treatments, thank you Mr. Lawrence Idemudia Edelifo for initiating the idea and thank you all that make today a reality. Together we will achieve much more.