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
As part of the Christmas festivities, the Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners and Dzata Cement, Ibrahim Mahama, has extended support to some persons with disabilities through a donation to the Disabled Christian Fellowship International and the Accra Rehabilitation Centre. The donation
Parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Agona Nsaba in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish affordable rehabilitation centres and strengthen support systems to ease their caregiving burden. The appeal was made during a meeting organised by the National Association
Some Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Ada East District on December 23, 2025, boycotted a planned disbursement exercise by the Ada East District Assembly, citing alleged procurement breaches and non-compliance with established by-laws. The boycott followed reports that items earmarked for distribution
The Dodowa Parents and Caregivers Association, an NGO, has welcomed the formation of the National Association of Parents and Caregivers of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and expressed strong interest and support for its coordinating activities for members. The Association said it was ready
Seventy-seven hearing-impaired students took part in the second edition of the Chung Do Kwan and Deaf Empowerment Open Championship held at Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region. The event featured 37 students from the Koforidua School for the Deaf and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Dr Otiko Afisa Djaba, the Executive Director of the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation, has criticised successive governments for paying little attention to the needs and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana. Dr Djaba, also the former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, said PWDs constituted more than three per