Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Takoradi Technical University’s Inclusivity Drive for Persons with Disabilities

by Emefa Akua Amponsah & Ann Dodor (Ghana)

OUTLINE: Takoradi Technical University is committed to building an inclusive environment for persons with disabilities. Our strategy includes improving access to education for individuals with disabilities, establishing a Disability Resource Centre with dedicated staff to provide academic, technical, personal and emotional support, offering sign language training for all, conducting awareness campaigns, and building ramps across the campus. We also offer scholarships and flexible learning options to support diverse needs. Strong leadership combined with student input has been pivotal in driving this success. A key challenge was initial resistance from some staff members, which we successfully overcame with training programmes. By embedding inclusion into our strategic plan, this sustainable model offers potential for adaptation by other universities in Ghana and Africa.

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