Physically challenged student faces accessibility crisis at Ghanata SHS

Gabriel Buertey Narh, a form one student living with disability at the Ghanata Senior High School in Accra is facing accessibility challenges hindering his mobility and overall educational experience on campus.

According to Gabriel, the existing ramps in the school are not designed to accommodate his needs, making it extremely difficult for him to move freely.

The lack of accessibility in the school has significantly impacted his ability to attend classes, interact with peers, and utilize essential facilities.

Without the means to hire an aide or acquire necessary support services for the child in school, the mother has taken on the responsibility of manually carrying him to the restroom whenever needed. This arrangement not only places a heavy burden on her physically but also leaves the family in a precarious financial situation.

With no income due to her mother’s commitment to supporting her son’s education, the family is appealing to the public to come to their aid.

Meanwhile, the headmistress of Ghanata Senior High School, Mrs Constance Amofah, has expressed sympathy for the child and his family.

She acknowledged the existing accessibility challenges and assured of the school’s commitment to addressing the issue promptly.

She also emphasized that the school is working very hard to ensure the well-being of all students, including Gabriel who is living with a disability but “issues associated with wheelchair ramps are very expensive and hence, would also appeal to the public to come to the aid of the school”.