Accessible SRHR information
Health terminology and service information in sign-language and other accessible formats.
Research and learning
Research, learning and technical resources
This page presents DWAI's research priorities, working methods, accessible resources and published technical contributors. DWAI is an NGO, not a university laboratory or clinical research unit.
Both images are illustrative and do not identify DWAI staff, document a named DWAI facility or provide evidence of a specific DWAI activity.
Research priorities
Areas of documented learning
These themes are drawn from DWAI's stated mandate, published programmes and accessible health resources.
Health systems
Communication access, disability data and disability-inclusive service planning.
Menstrual health
Accessible education and practical support for Deaf women and girls.
Rights and protection
Evidence relevant to safety, participation, informed choice and access to justice.
Working method
Evidence development and institutional engagement
DWAI's published work connects accessible community consultation, documentation, resource development and engagement with service providers and public institutions.
Consult
Identify priorities through accessible consultation with Deaf communities.
Document
Record recurring barriers, service gaps and relevant public evidence.
Develop
Prepare accessible resources with community and technical contributors.
Engage
Present findings and recommendations to service providers and public institutions.
Published contributor record
SRHR glossary editorial and technical contributors
The official glossary credits a core editorial group and 41 named technical contributors from health ministries, FCT health bodies, hospitals, disability organisations, DWAI and the Deaf community. These are project-specific credits and do not indicate permanent employment by DWAI.
View acknowledgements in the official PDFHellen Anurika Beyioku-Alase
Project Coordinator
Dr. Abayomi Awelewa (PhD)
Editor
Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim
Consultant
Chukwunonso Patrick
Illustrator / Artist
Ukah Richard Ejike
Design / Layout
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Partnerships and enquiries
Organisations and individuals seeking programme information, technical collaboration or partnership opportunities may contact DWAI by email or telephone.