Inclusion Ghana Launches New Project To Tackle Discrimination Faced by Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Joseph Allotey, a member of the National Board of Inclusion Ghana, has noticed a growing trend of discrimination against persons living with disabilities in the Metropolis and the country at large.
Speaking at a project launch in Sekondi-Takoradi, Mr. Allotey mentioned that caregivers need support to cater for their young ones.
The project, themed: From Margins to Mainstream, Empowering Voices for Inclusion of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Ghana, has the goal of rallying and engaging key stakeholders to promote community, social, and economic inclusion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
DANIDA funds the project to demystify misconceptions surrounding the birth of such children.
Mr. Allotey encouraged pregnant women to desist from sedentary lifestyles and embrace healthy living approaches.
The three-year project is to be implemented in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metro, with 5 other districts included in the project.
Mr. Asare, the regional president of the Ghana Federation of Disabilities, emphasized the importance of individuals with disabilities registering their names with the district or the organization to receive timely help when needed.
The project aims to dispel misconceptions and foster self-confidence among individuals with disabilities, emphasizing that they are an integral part of society.
He said the three-year Inclusion Ghana Project brings together intellectual organizations to educate the public about the inclusion of people with disabilities.
“The project aims to dispel misconceptions and foster self-confidence among individuals with disabilities, emphasizing that they are an integral part of society.”
He clarified that the project will involve schools, journalists, chiefs, and high-profile personalities to facilitate widespread education and awareness.
“These stakeholders will play a crucial role in ensuring the project reaches the community effectively.”
He then advised the public to stop stigmatization.
“It’s the mentality that makes people not employ people with disabilities. People with disabilities can also work hard, so we should stop the stigmatization and also give them the chance.,” he said.
Author: Priscilla Mawusi Ashidor
