For evidence, the Persons with Disability Act does not say anything about how the media should relate to the PWDs or the nature of reportage on issues of disability in Ghana. Additionally, most media reportage makes use of inappropriate terms in reference to PWDs and their issues, which are unacceptable in this era of right-based approach to reporting. Studies have also indicated that media houses concur to the fact that disability issues do not get adequate coverage. Prior to this meeting, Penplusbytes had engaged editors in the southern sector in both Koforidua and Kumasi last year. A key outcome of this meeting is to develop a concerted approach at having designated desks in major newsrooms in Ghana for reporting PWD issues.

Source: GhanaWeb January 31, 2020 18:11 UTC