Action on Persons with Disabilities and Development-ADD

20/08/2026

“DISABILITY IS NOT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM—INACCESSIBILITY IS.”

What if the biggest challenge facing many persons with disabilities is not their disability—but the barriers society has created around them?

A wheelchair user can work, study, run a business and participate in society. But what happens when the office has only stairs?

A blind person can access information, but what happens when a government website cannot be used with a screen reader?

A Deaf person can learn, work and communicate, but what happens when a hospital has no sign-language interpreter?

A person with a physical disability can travel, but what happens when the only available buses cannot accommodate their wheelchair?

This is why accessibility matters.

Sometimes, society turns an impairment into a disability through the way we design our buildings, transportation systems, schools, workplaces, technology and public services.

Imagine a wheelchair user arriving at a building with a staircase and no ramp.

The staircase has created the barrier.

Imagine a blind student receiving learning materials that cannot be accessed with assistive technology.

The inaccessible material has created the barrier.

Imagine a Deaf patient unable to communicate with healthcare workers because there is no interpretation or accessible communication.

The communication system has created the barrier.

The person is not the problem. The barrier is.

This does not mean disability never comes with genuine challenges. It means that many of the restrictions people with disabilities experience are created—or made much worse—by an environment that fails to accommodate human diversity.

So, what should we change?

🏢 Make buildings accessible.
🚌 Make public transportation accessible.
💻 Make digital platforms accessible.
🏥 Make healthcare accessible.
🎓 Make education inclusive.
💼 Make workplaces accessible and provide reasonable accommodation.
🛣️ Make roads, sidewalks and public spaces usable by everyone.
📱 Make info

19/08/2026

Disability youth with local initiatives

17/08/2026

We stand out for inclusion; YOUTH MP elect Yapei-kusawgu Constituency is thanking everyone who supported his victory

15/08/2026

20/07/2026

"Before my participation in the 100weeks program, I carried my tailor from house to house looking for opportunity to sow family dresses that were torn, Some times I would not even earn enough to feed my family for the day. When I the had opportunity to be enrolled into the 100WEEKS program, my life and my family got better. I have added additional income generating activity as you see in the picture. My family and I, now eat variety of food and I am now in position to support the school and health needs of my children".
Thank you 100weeks and Inspire To Act and I call on other philanthropist to support the Cash Plus program for women in Ghana. Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

15/07/2026

ADD-GHANA in collaboration with
the Ahmadiyya Education Unit, Tamale N/R have successfully held a Headteachers' Meeting at its office on 14th July 2026, bringing together headteachers from Ahmadiyya basic schools to discuss strategies for improving teaching, learning, and effective school administration. The meeting focused on academic excellence, discipline, teacher supervision, learner welfare, and strengthening collaboration among school leaders. Participants also shared experiences, discussed challenges, and explored practical solutions to enhance educational outcomes. The Regional Manager of Ahmadiyya Muslim Education Unit reaffirmed his commitment to supporting headteachers in delivering quality, inclusive, and values-based education for the benefit of learners and their communities.

13/07/2026

13/07/2026

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Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has through Department of Social Welfare presented cash and items to 57 PWDs in Kumasi.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Kumasi Metro Chairman of Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), Francis Lare, said many government and private infrastructure remains inaccessible to PWDs, limiting their movement and participation in economic activities.

According to him, hospitals, schools, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and ministries are among facilities that lack ramps, elevators, and other disability-friendly features.

“We have observed that a lot of government buildings, such as hospitals, schools, MMDAs, and ministries, are not accessible to us. When we visit some government offices, especially storey buildings like KMA, we find it difficult to access some departments because the facilities are not disability-friendly," observed Francis.

He added that although support from government and philanthropists to PWDs in the country is commendable, true empowerment must also include equal access to physical infrastructure and public transport.

"Even accessing commercial vehicles, including the government metro buses, remains a major challenge,” Mr. Lare stated.

He further appealed to transport operators and the Ministry of Transport to modify buses and terminals to accommodate persons with mobility challenges.

The beneficiaries received items including chest, deep freezers, industrial and hand sewing machines, while others were given cash ranging from GH¢5,000 to GH¢7,000 to set up businesses of their choice.

The support under the District Assembly Common Fund Disability Programme was presented through the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, aimed at helping beneficiaries earn a decent living, achieve economic independence, and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.

He added that monitoring will be conducted on the beneficiaries to ensure that the disbursement of the cash grants and start-up packs is used for the intended purpose. This, he said, will encourage the government to do more for PWDs.

Presenting the items, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, said the increased support followed President Mahama’s directive to raise the DACF allocation for PWDs from 3 per cent to 5 per cent.

He explained that the increase in the Disability Fund was to ensure that PWDs felt included in society and were able to support themselves without depending on others, adding that the government remains committed to meeting the needs of all citizens.

He explained that the initiative was intended to make the beneficiaries economically independent and reduce their reliance on others for daily survival.

Mr. Agyemang urged beneficiaries to use the support responsibly by investing in sustainable ventures that would improve their incomes and create long-term benefits for themselves and their families.

Meanwhile, the Acting Convener for Social Services at KMA, Robert Aikins, said the items were procured based on the specific needs of beneficiaries following an assessment of all qualified persons.

He added that an audit team had been put in place to monitor their usage.

Robert Aikins warned that sanctions would be applied to anyone found misapplying the support.

11/07/2026

A youth group in Gonjaland has expressed strong displeasure over what it describes as the selective donation of pickup vehicles by President John Dramani Mahama to only the Brifor Youth Association and the Vagla Youth Association, while other recognised youth groups in the region were left out. The....

02/07/2026

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