Rwanda Assistive Technology Access(RATA)

RATA is a NGO in Rwanda to promote access to Assistive Technologies and digital inclusion of persons with disabilities.

[Rwanda Assistive Technology Access(RATA) @RATAAccess]

Last week at RATA, we joined our Director @ngabo_william in celebrating his graduation from the East Africa Collaborative Learning Initiative programme.

The 10-month programme, designed by Issroff for organisational leaders from East and Southern Africa, aims to strengthen leadership capacity and improve internal organisational systems.

At RATA, we are deeply grateful for this opportunity, as the knowledge and experience gained will help us make a greater impact in our communities through Assistive Technology and Disability Inclusion.

Huge congratulations to our Director and his fellow programme participants, and many thanks to Issroff for making this opportunity possible!

[Rwanda Assistive Technology Access(RATA) @RATAAccess]

Today, we celebrate the strength, independence and achievements of people who are visually impaired. Together, we honor the white cane as a powerful assistive technology that promotes independence, confidence, mobility, and inclusion. 👩🏾‍🦯✨

[RWANDA NATIONAL UNION OF THE DEAF (RNUD) @rnudeaf]

Sign language is communication. Sign language is inclusion. Sign language is connection.

Let’s build a world where everyone is seen, heard, respected, and included. https://t.co/AU3BeBDh5e

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Accessibility is not a luxury; it is a necessity. ♿ Learn more about how captions and alt text make digital content more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

#RATA #Accessibility

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Since last 2 weeks, RATA in collaboration with the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) and with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Rwanda is training TVET teachers from different TVET schools across Rwanda on Assistive Technology and Inclusive Education, equipping teachers with theoretical and practical skills to better support learners with disabilities and promote inclusive learning. #InclusiveEducation #AssistiveTechnology #TVET

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📢 RATA is welcoming applications for a paid Finance Internship to join our team.

Apply now and be part of a dynamic and impact driven team.

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Happy Umuganura! May we continue to embrace hard work, unity, and innovation as we build a prosperous and sustainable Rwanda.

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At RATA, we believe innovation is for everyone. Through coding, hands-on robotics, and assistive technology training, we are equipping youth with disabilities with the skills to innovate, solve real-world challenges, and thrive in the digital future. This is our second cohort that includes the best performers from our digital literacy training for youth with disabilities in the community being ready to be part of innovators and participate in the digital economy.

@RISARwanda

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Last Week, RATA was pleased to attend the kLab graduation ceremony, celebrating young people who successfully completed training in Software Development, IoT, and Data Analytics.

We were honored to collaborate with kLab in equipping young persons with disabilities with digital skills through the Digital Skills for Employment Program, led by DOT Rwanda and supported by the Mastercard Foundation.

The event was also a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the power of collaboration in advancing inclusion and creating equal opportunities for all.

[Musanze District @MusanzeDistrict]

Visi Meya Ushinzwe Ubukungu @UWANYIRIGIRAcl3 yakiriye umufatanyabikorwa @RATAAccess. Ibiganiro bagiranye byibanze ku mushinga "Digital Literacy for youth with Disabilities", uzashyirwa mu bikorwa mu myaka 5, ufasha urubyiruko kugira ubumenyi mu ikoranabuhanga ry'abafite ubumuga.

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RATA joins all Rwandans in celebrating Kwibohora32 🇷🇼. As we honor the heroes who secured our freedom, let us continue building an inclusive, united, and prosperous Rwanda for all.

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Last week, RATA continued its digital literacy training in Musanze District at Musanze Hanga Hub center, equipping youth with disabilities ♿ with practical technology skills that promote independence, expand opportunities, and support their meaningful participation in the digital world. The training empowers participants to confidently use digital tools in their daily lives, education, and future careers.

This initiative reflects RATA’s ongoing commitment to advancing digital inclusion and ensuring that persons with disabilities are actively engaged in Rwanda’s digital transformation.

#RATA #Digitalinclusion

@RISARwanda

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Everyone has the right to access assistive technology ♿🌍

However, in low-income countries, only about 10% of people who need these essential products are able to obtain them, highlighting a significant global gap in access 📉
This limits independence, inclusion, and opportunity for millions of people.

Join us in advocating for equitable, affordable, and universal access to assistive technology for all 🤝✨
#WorldATday #UnlockTheEveryday @_ATscale

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From learning the basics to growing into a confident coder and innovator, Emmanuel TWIZEYIMANA’s journey shows that talent has no limits. We’re pleased to see how our coding program is empowering young persons with disabilities to create, learn, and thrive. #CodingForAll #Accessibility #InclusionMatter #Innovation

@RwandaICT @SegalFoundation @DigiCenterRW @giz_rwanda @MTNRwanda
@erasterurangwa @yves_Iradukunda @estherkunda @anumino @SharonMazimhaka @1MRwandanCoders

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Today, we join the world in observing Global Accessibility Awareness Day by reaffirming our commitment to a more inclusive and accessible future for all. At RATA (Rwanda Assistive Technology Access), we work daily to break barriers and ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to education, communication, digital technologies and employment through assistive technology, awareness creation, advocacy, and capacity building.

Accessibility is not a privilege but a right and a foundation for equal opportunity, dignity, and participation. Together, we continue building a world where everyone can fully take part without limitations. 💙
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #RATA #AccessibilityForAll #AssistiveTechnology

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Rwanda Assistive Technology Access (RATA) wishes every Rwandan a Happy Labor Day. Today we celebrate the power of persistence and the beauty of achievement that drives our nation forward.

#LaborDay

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Yesterday , Rwanda Assistive Technology Access (RATA) continued the digital literacy program at Hanga Hub in Nyagatare, supporting youth with disabilities ♿ including those with visual impairments, physical disabilities, and dwarfism. The session builds practical digital skills that improve independence, access to opportunities, and inclusion in the digital world, and it reflects RATA’s commitment to inclusive development and empowering persons with disabilities in digital transformation.
#RATA #Digitalinclusion

@erasterurangwa @RISARwanda