Member Engagement on the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2024

30 May, 2026

The Botswana Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted (BABPS) recently hosted a member engagement session aimed at strengthening understanding of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2024, and empowering members with knowledge of their rights and protections under the law.

 

The engagement provided an important platform for members to gain deeper insight into the provisions of the Act and its significance in promoting inclusion, accessibility, equality, and the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. Discussions focused on how the legislation can be effectively used to advance disability rights and address the barriers that continue to impact persons with disabilities in their daily lives.

 

The session also encouraged active participation, allowing members to share lived experiences, raise questions, and reflect on challenges affecting their communities. These exchanges offered valuable insights and reinforced the importance of ongoing advocacy, awareness creation, and collaboration in ensuring the effective implementation of the Act.

 

Through such engagements, BABPS continues to strengthen the capacity of its members to understand, claim, and advocate for their rights, while actively contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and accessible Botswana for all persons with disabilities.