Ghana, a pioneer in establishing schools for the Deaf in Africa, faces a stark reality: despite using sign language as a medium of instruction in these schools, it remains absent…
The Butterfly Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with the Anlo Special School, recently organised a seminar for parents and teachers of children with disabilities in the Keta Municipality. The event, supported…
The chairman of the National Council on Persons with Disability, Yaw Ofori-Debrah, is appealing to President Akufo-Addo to expedite the passage of the Persons with Disability Bill 2024 by placing…
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Dr. Augustina Naami, Head of the Department of Social Work at the University of Ghana, joined her students in a vibrant street campaign aimed at…
On Monday, July 29, 2024, Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, officially inaugurated the Parliamentary Caucus on Disability. This milestone marks the culmination of years…
In a world increasingly driven by technology, the digital divide remains a significant barrier, particularly for persons with disabilities. Dr. Millicent Agangiba, Executive Director of Inclusive Tech Group, stands out…
Dr. Augustina Naami, Head of the Department of Social Work at the University of Ghana, has issued a call to the Ghanaian disability community to safeguard the legacy of Ghana…
The four-year Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme), a disability rights advocacy initiative with a particular focus on mental health conditions, is set to conclude in September 2024. The programme,…
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, a consortium of organisations dedicated to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions, has recognised the achievements of four grantee organisations…
University of Ghana students with disabilities are urging world leaders to prioritise the needs of youth with disabilities at the upcoming Summit of the Future, scheduled for September 2024.