Rwanda Assistive Technology Access-RATA

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.

Yesterday , Rwanda Assistive Technology Access (RATA) continued a 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.

Last Friday, RATA in collaboration with the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) officially launched a project for promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in TVET schools through the use of assistive technology funded by the Embassy of Switzerland in Rwanda.

The initiative focuses on strengthening teachers’ capacity, improving access to appropriate assistive technologies, and raising awareness on inclusive learning in TVET schools across Rwanda.

By reducing barriers, it will enable persons with disabilities to gain skills, independence, and employment opportunities.

Happy World Creativity and Innovation Day! 🌍✨

At RATA, creativity is not just about ideas — it is about creating solutions that change lives.

Every day, our young trainees with disabilities are using advanced technology skills to design and innovate affordable assistive devices made locally, helping make inclusion more practical and accessible in Rwanda.

Their work shows that when innovation is inclusive, it can open more opportunities for everyone.

🚀 Local ideas creating real impact
🛠️ Affordable assistive technology for the community
💡 Young innovators shaping a more inclusive future

Today, we celebrate the creativity that makes independence possible.

Rwanda Assistive technology Access (RATA) joins the nation in marking the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We honor the memory of the victims and stand in solidarity with the survivors.

Remember - Unite - Renew

Rwanda Assistive Technology Access wishes all Rwandans a joyful Easter filled with renewal, love, and shared success.

This month, the Rwanda Assistive Technology Access (RATA) started a new cohort of its digital literacy program at Hanga Hub in Huye, targeting youth with disabilities♿, including youth with visual, physical impairments and dwarfism. Building on the success of the inaugural cohort 🎉implemented last year, the program aims to equip participants with essential digital skills to enhance their socio-economic inclusion, independence, and access to opportunities in an increasingly digital world. This initiative reflects RATA’s continued commitment to advancing inclusive development and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital transformation ♿🤝.

Did you know? 🤯

The first typewriter was created to help a visually impaired person write.
One solution to remove a barrier ended up shaping the modern keyboards we use every single day.

Accessibility doesn’t just change lives — it changes the world. ♿✨

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength💪 , resilience, and impact of women everywhere💙. When we support and empower women, we all move forward.

The future of science is inclusive. 💡 Today we celebrate girls, women, and women with disabilities turning Vision into Impact through technology, innovation, and discovery. When we empower women in STEM — in all their diversity — we unlock a brighter future for everyone. 🧪👩‍🔬👩‍💻♿✨