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Prof. Yankah advise inhabitants to treat children with disability well

The Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, has called on parents to provide equal opportunities for their disabled children to enable them to realize their full potential.

Date Created : 3/2/2020 2:08:31 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

According to him, it was offensive and wrong for parents who gave birth to children with disabilities to snub the opportunities that would transform them to become responsible in society.

He said “such children are not condemned but if supported and encouraged, they could come out of their shells to engage in activities that would be useful to society”, adding that such children had talents which if well harnessed, would be beneficial to their families and the nation as a whole.

Prof. Yankah made this known at a ceremony during which he feted about 400 Persons with Disability (PWDs) in the Agona East District in the Central Region.

He wined and dined with them and also presented items to them.

The well-attended event was graced by Humble International Band, a Tema-based band made up of PWDs who thrilled the participants with both Ghanaian and foreign music to the admiration of all.

He mentioned that it was worrying that disabled children were kept at home and denied the opportunity of acquiring formal education and skills which would change their lives in the future.

He cautioned against the stigmatisation of PWDs since such situations prevented them from pursuing their aspirations in life, indicating that “people with disabilities can only achieve their dreams if they are made to feel part of society”.

He further entreated them to make good use of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) given to them either in the form of cash or working tools to better their lives.