For many, inclusive education ends with school enrolment. However, a dedicated Public Health Nurse and Disability Inclusion Advocate is redefining support for children with disabilities through a hands-on, community-based approach that extends well beyond the classroom.
During a series of home visits on 18 April 2026, the advocate, Gifty Akosua Adzigbey, spent time with two Deaf learners in Gomoa Dawrampong – Bernard Entsie, a student at the Cape Coast School for the Deaf, and Christabel Takyi from the Salvation School for the Deaf in Agona Swedru.
These holiday visits are part of a broader mission to ensure that children with disabilities receive the health and social support necessary to thrive.
In addition to monitoring their general wellbeing and academic progress, Miss Gifty provided vital guidance on adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
Such conversations are particularly crucial for young people who must navigate peer pressure within their schools and local communities, often while facing significant communication barriers.
“Seeing the determination of Bernard and Christabel reminds me that disability is not inability,” Miss Gifty Adzigbey noted. “With the right support, they can thrive, excel academically, and grow into responsible young leaders.”
The initiative highlights the importance of a holistic support system that follows students home from school.
Miss Gifty expressed hope that these young learners would successfully complete their basic education and serve as an inspiration to others in the district.
Reflecting on the visits, the advocate issued a call to action for the wider community, emphasising that inclusion is a shared responsibility rather than the work of a single individual.
The goal of such efforts remains clear: to ensure that every child, regardless of their physical or sensory abilities, is given a fair chance to succeed and shine.
SOURCE: DisabilityNewsGH.com
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