Thanks to the support of Ananse, all special classes for children with developmental disabilities have been equipped with teaching-learning materials since 2012. The special classes are part of a primary school and are distributed across Ghana.
The network coordinators of special classes Clement Ntim and Belinda Bukari took care of planning, procuring and distribution of the materials. These include: locally made Montessori materials, tools for vocational preparation, positioning mattresses for children, play and learning materials and water storage tanks for pupils.
We are impressed by the networking among the teachers of the special classes. Even though face-to-face-meetings do not take place very often throughout the year, there is communication about approaches, ideas and problems via social media to find realisable solutions together.
The last project phase, which includes providing six special classes, is completed.
We are still discussing about the transition from school to the workplace made by young adults. In many cases young adults with disabilities remain in special classes or schools because there are no suitable offers. This is where the concept “family based approach“ begins: The teaching staff look for job opportunities within the pupil’s family environment. Besides, they give expert advice to these families. Clement Ntim has successfully used the approach described previously in the special class Nkawkaw. There are three trainings in which all colleagues of the special classes shall get familiar with the concept. Ananse is willing to finance trainings as well as accompanying measures.
