Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children. Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country. Clubfoot
Professor Augustina Naami, an Associate Professor of disability and social work at the University of Ghana has urged Ghanaians to support mothers of persons with disabilities to thrive due to the peculiar challenges associated with nurturing children with disabilities. “Mothers of children with disabilities and mothers with
The Network of Women with Disabilities, Africa (NEWDA), has intensified advocacy efforts for Ghana to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP), describing the move as critical to protecting the rights and dignity of women with disabilities. The advocacy was launched in Accra during an
Ms Josephine Baah, a mother of a person living with cerebral palsy, has called on the government and duty bearers to put in structures and systems that support mothers of children with special needs. Ms Baah, who is pursuing a master’s degree in community-based rehabilitation,
The Central Regional Department of Gender has called for amendments to existing legislation or the enactment of a comprehensive law to effectively address technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Ghana. It said although laws such as the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), the Data
Mulan Neurodiversity School in Accra, in collaboration with the National Assessment and Resource Centre, has organised an autism screening and awareness, calling for greater inclusion, early intervention, and government support for children with developmental and learning challenges. The initiative, held as part of the Autism
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched a Special Needs Centre project at Burma Hall, Burma Camp, Accra, to support persons on the autism spectrum. The initiative forms part of activities marking World Autism Awareness Month. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence
The Liztino Centre for Children with Special Needs, championed by autistic advocate Young Phil Bertino, has held an Autism Awareness Event at the St. Peter’s Senior High School, as part of activities ahead of this year’s World Autism Day, observed annually on April 2. The programme, which marked
In a jaw-dropping display of grit, a 37-year-old Frank Nti, a physically challenged New Patriotic Party polling station secretary from Assin Nyankomasi in the Assin South Constituency, crawled on knees and palms through rugged terrain for about 30 meters, to cast his vote
A total of 61 Persons with Disabilities in Asante-Akim South Municipality, have received various forms of livelihood support, as part of efforts to promote inclusive development and economic empowerment. Maame Sarfoah Appiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) supervised the exercise, which saw the distribution of