Education, Training and Support
Education, training and practical support on matters affecting persons with developmental and other disabilities.
Daystar Institute of Disability Studies
Daystar Institute of Disability Studies at Daystar University.
Purpose and direction
The Daystar Institute of Disability Studies (DIDS) was launched on 21 April 2021 as an innovative institute focused on education, training, research, assessment and intervention, and community outreach and engagement.
As a Christ-centred institute, DIDS equips people and organisations to understand disability as part of human diversity, remove barriers to participation, and support the inclusion and wellbeing of persons with disabilities in the Church and society in Africa and beyond.
Featured services and initiatives
Disability Research and Publications
Research and publication that strengthens disability knowledge, policy and practice.
Welfare and Policy Advocacy
Advocacy for the welfare of persons with disabilities and implementation of inclusive policy.
Partnerships and Networking
Partnerships with regional, national and international organisations advancing the disability agenda.
Disability Data and Communication
Collecting, organising and sharing information on developmental and other disabilities.
Community Welfare and Outreach
Community engagement and practical activities that support the welfare of persons with disabilities.
Vision, mission and priorities
Inclusivity
Embracing all people irrespective of race, gender, or developmental or acquired disability, with equal access, opportunity and respect.
Equity
Advancing social justice, equal opportunity, and the political and social rights of persons with disabilities.
Servant Leadership
Serving humanity with excellence, empathy and care.
Christ Centeredness
Keeping Christ Jesus at the centre of the Institute's work with and for persons with disabilities.
A message from our leadership
Meet the leadershipFeatured resources
Resources are being prepared
No policies, procedures, forms, reports or guides have been published for this unit yet.
News and announcements
DIDS Participates in UN Disability Day Cerebrations
On Saturday 3rd December, Dr. Scholastica Githinji led the Daystar Institute of Disability Studies (DIDS) to participate in the UN Disability Day cele...
Universities urged to support people with disabilities
Prof. Nguru made the remarks on December 5, 2022 while opening the Autism Spectrum workshop hosted by the Daystar Institute of Disability Studies (DID...
