INTRODUCTION: In furtherance of our inclusion objective, The Pinnacle Times introduces yet another Nigerian with ability in disability, Godwin Odey, who is committed to using multi-level approach, including the Spoken Word in driving home the fact that the PWD community is an integral part of our interconnected world. He addresses misconceptions, biases and segregations often faced by the sect, towards improving acceptance, inclusion and general appreciation of the special needs as members of the society.
PROFILE: Godwin Owogoga Odey is a creative and an optimistic individual, passionate about the arts and social responsibility. Born in Lagos Nigeria, and living with visual impairment. He attended Pacelli School for the Blind and Partially Sighted 2008-2012, to continue his primary education. In 2012-2018, Odey attended Kings’ College Lagos for his Secondary education.
He studied Performing and Media Arts at PEFTI Film Institute.
Some of his skills and gifts include writing, poetry, puppetry, voice-over acting, teaching, public speaking, and preaching besides his passion for environmental care/safety, literacy, and equity, believing every human deserves dignity, respect, and fair opportunities.
FIRST EDITION: The True Disability
Disability of the eyes;
Disability of the ears;
Disability of the spine;
Disability of the legs;
That of the hands that of the skin;
That of size, fat and thin;
That of height, tall and brief.
That which holds back the tongue from its speech;
That with which a voicebox can’t let out a screech;Disability of knees that can’t twitch.
These and more are paid attention to;
But there’s one that holds me and you;
Regardless of tribes, races and ethnic groups;
For it’s a language spoken by us as nations of people’s;
Yet it’s a disability shared amongst us worldwide;
NO! It’s not anger or pride;~~~~
It is the disability of the mind;
Which for years has been left behind.
If the mind can’t think
To connect dots and links;
Hence the DISASTROUS of disabilities.
A diseased mind is deformity.
A deformed mind is disability.
Hence one in a diseased deformity of mind;
Is who is in disability of this kind;
Not one who’s deaf, lame or blind.
Able is all with the soundness of mind!
Subsequently, this column will be published every Monday.
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