Another area for conversation at Abilityx 1.0 is media and accessibility. Across Nigeria and Africa, the media landscape still falls short of ensuring that every voice is seen, heard, and represented.
The State of Disability Inclusion Report (SDIR) 2024 shows a significant digital gap. Only a small percentage of persons with disabilities have access to the internet, and only a limited number of digital platforms meet accessibility standards.
Meanwhile, many broadcast studios, newsrooms, websites, and social media channels remain inaccessible, lacking sign language interpretation, captions, audio descriptions, or designs that support assistive technology. In rural communities, these barriers are often even greater due to cost, technology limitations, and limited representation in media production.
AbilityX 1.0 is stepping into this gap. This forum will convene media professionals, disability advocates, tech innovators, and policy actors to reimagine what inclusive media can and should be. Inclusive media is also a prerequisite for full participation in public life.
Through high-level conversations and solution-focused sessions, AbilityX will spotlight:
- Practical ways to integrate disability data into media systems
- Enforcement of digital accessibility standards
- Tools and innovations that make content more inclusive
- Opportunities to empower creators with disabilities
- Representation both behind and in front of the camera
AbilityX 1.0 is a movement toward an Africa where inclusive media becomes an everyday practice rather than an aspiration.
Join us on December 2, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to discuss the development of truly inclusive media ecosystems.
For partnerships, participation, or media inquiries:
📧 info@ability-x.org | 📧 info@projectenable.africa
