Ghana has once again marked a significant moment in its national commitment to disability inclusion as the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection joined the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations and the National Communications Authority to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Accra.
This year’s celebration, observed globally under the theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” and nationally under “Access to Technology and Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities,” brought together government officials, development partners, disability advocates, and tech industry leaders to reflect on progress—and to push for urgent action.
In her keynote address, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, reaffirmed Government’s unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive society where every Ghanaian, regardless of disability, can live, learn, and work with dignity.
She emphasized that technology has become a lifeline, not a luxury: the bridge that determines whether persons with disabilities can access education, secure decent work, communicate independently, or actively participate in national development.
The Minister announced that the review of the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) has been completed and is undergoing final consultations before submission to Cabinet — a major step toward aligning national legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
President of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations, Mr. Joseph Atsu Homadzi, urged institutions across the country to design systems and policies that truly reflect the needs of persons with disabilities. He reminded Ghanaians that disability inclusion is not a favour—it is a shared responsibility, and ultimately, an investment in national progress.
As part of the day’s activities, a new book titled “An Evolution of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations” was officially launched, chronicling the history, resilience, and advocacy journey of Ghana’s disability movement.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen partnerships with agencies, civil society, and the private sector to ensure that no citizen is left behind in Ghana’s development agenda.
As the nation commemorates this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the call to action is clear:
Ghana must build a future where every person, regardless of disability, has equal access to opportunities, technology, social protection, and dignity.
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