Opinions of Saturday, 4 July 2020Columnist: Wunpini Fatimata MohammedHow coronavirus affects education for people with disabilities in GhanaFile Photo: There are still disparities for PWDs despite efforts to make education more inclusiveIn Ghana, education has undergone a series of reforms, but the educational experiences of people with disabilities (PWDs) are often neglected. Many hearing-impaired students were separated from their sign language interpreters and lacked assistive devices like hearing aids. Visually-impaired students were separated from their sighted friends who usually assist them. Even UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization] is trying to provide these funds to support special needs students. Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) is also working in Ghana to ensure e-learning inclusivity for hearing- or visually-impaired students.

Source: GhanaWeb July 04, 2020 06:45 UTC