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28.09.2012 General News

Government urged to train more interpreters for the deaf

By GNA
Government urged to train more interpreters for the deaf
28.09.2012 LISTEN

Tarkwa, Sept 28, GNA-The Tarkwa Nsueam chairman of the National Association for the Deaf, Mr. George Karah Ussher, has appealed to the government and the appropriate authorities to train more interpreters for the deaf.

He said an association with membership of about 200 in the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality has only interpreters and this has been a major challenge to the executives of the union.

Mr. Ussher told the GNA in an interview that the deaf and other persons with disabilities could also contribute to the development of the country.

He said employers found it difficult to accept deaf people in their institutions even when they have the skills and qualify for the job and that limited employment opportunities had compelled the deaf to depend on their families.

Mr Ussher appealed to the government to give equal employment opportunities to every Ghanaian and also ensure that they train enough interpreters in all the ten regions.

GNA

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