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SIDA marks International Day of Sign Languages

By Mary Manelegua The Solomon Islands Deaf Association (SIDA) joined the global community yesterday in celebrating the International Day of Sign Languages.

24 Sept 2025

Government
Solomon Islands Ratifies the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Solomon Islands as a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 23rd of September 2008, officially deposited the Instrument of Ratification to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 22nd of June 2023.
25 Jun 2023
SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINERS AWARDED CERTIFICATES FOLLOWING CLOSING OF IUMI TUGEDA HELPEM SOLOMON ISLANDS DEF COMUNITI PROJECT
A program to officially close the Iumi Tugeda Helpem Solomon Islands Def Comuniti project was held over the weekend at San Isidoro Care Center in Northwest Guadalcanal.
12 Jun 2023
Strongim Business
Pasifiki HR Partners with Australia to Support Internships for People Living with Disabilities
Nine Solomon Islanders living with disabilities have been selected for internships with SolTuna, Kokonut Pacific, Fatboys resort, Dreamcast, World Vision and Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM), under a program created by Pasifiki HR with the support of Australia’s Strongim Bisnis program.
17 May 2023
PWDSI welcomes GESI policy launch
People With Disabilities Solomon Islands (PWDSI) has welcomed the launch of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policy 2022-2024. For the first time ever, Solomon Islands has developed a policy that has been translated to braille which the visually impaired are able to read.
10 Mar 2023
DPASI TO INCREASE NEW PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENTS SOON
The Disability Peoples Association of Solomon Islands (DPASI) will soon engage in new Partnerships with both International and Regional Organizations to address key issues and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Solomon Islands.
5 Mar 2023
Development
Special Center Soon to Complete in Radefasu
The Malaita Special Center, a center aimed to provide services for people with disabilities will soon be completed in Radefasu, Malaita Province. With a hope that people with disabilities can receive equal services just as everyone else, founder 65-year-old Mrs.
18 Jan 2023