The government of Ghana is advancing digital inclusion for Persons with Disability (PWDs) to enable them take advantage of digital and financial technology services.
Already about 30 per cent of PWDs have been enrolled at the Ghana Digital Centre in Accra to acquire the requisite skills and knowledge to build their capacity for them to contribute to national development.
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful disclosed this at a workshop on digital accessibility for PWDs in Accra, said giving the right skills to PWDs and providing them with assistive technology could help them secure jobs.
“We will ensure that all citizens benefit equally and equitably from digital skills, products and services, as we are determined to narrow all forms of the digital divide,” she added.
In the quest for support, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful called on the private sector and the development partners to support PWDs with assistive technology devices.
She said the provision of materials, such as sunscreens, readers, magnifiers, transcription and subtitle devices, would complement the government’s efforts at advancing digital inclusion for PWDs.
She commended the National Council for bringing up proposals on interventions to accelerate the digitisation of the activities of members.
