Persons living with disabilities in Ghana continue to face discrimination. Although Ghana passed the Disability Law, Act 715, in 2006,…
Leaving No One Behind: The Reality With Persons with Disability
The life dreams of Mr Angnayage Kabiebata, a 26-year-old man with disability, of tasting formal education have been cut short…
Story of 17-year-old Living With Disability Who Fell From Building
Persons with disabilities in Ghana continue to lag in education. The 2010 Population and Housing Census found that 20% of…
This 15-year-old Physically Challenged, Is Making The Most of Her God Given Talent
Like other developing countries, individuals with disabilities in Ghana encounter various forms of discrimination and are often perceived as a…
Left Behind: Climate Change Threatens PWDs In Northern Ghana
For the past decades, Kanyizine Kansah, a 59-year-old visually impaired small-holder farmer at Karni in the Lambussie District in the…
Disabled, Yet, Empowered
I was neglected, abused, called names by my husband, and by some family members, and was left to suffer the…
Take Action To Support People With Autism
Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs one’s ability to communicate and interact.…
Saved From Customary Execution: The Story Of A Boy Born Physically Challenged
Ghana is not just a taboo but one that comes with the consequence of the execution of the unfortunate victim.Cultures…
No Legs, No Issue: Farmer Makes The Most Of His Gifts
Kwasi Kumbepueru is a 33-year-old farmer at Miawani in Kintampo North District of Bono East Region. Though physically challenged, he…
‘There Is No Word For Down’s Syndrome In My Language’
When Elly Kitaly gave birth to her son she found out he had Down’s syndrome. She realised that the condition…
