Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called for a nationwide sensitization campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Addressing Parliament to mark this year's National Day for Persons with Disabilities, the Deputy Minister, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Builsa South, stated that persons with disabilities deserve greater attention in the country. "Mr.
Speaker, we must conduct nationwide sensitization campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination, and provide targeted training for educators, healthcare professionals, and employers on disability rights and inclusive practices.
Persons with Disabilities in Ghana and their representative organizations must be actively involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs to ensure their needs are met and their voices heard," Dr.
