Inclusion Ghana

Inclusion Ghana (IG) is an umbrella organisation and a platform that works with organisations supporting the rights and needs of persons with intellectual disability (PWID). Our vision is equal opportunities and inclusion for all persons with intellectual disability in Ghana. IG’s mission is to support our member organisations in advocating for the rights and needs of persons with intellectual disabilities so that the stigmatization of these individuals decreases in Ghana. To this end, we also work closely with the government, donors, communities, and other relevant stakeholders. Intervention Areas The four (4) key intervention areas for Inclusion Ghana are: Research Identifying and promoting research that will improve the lives of persons with intellectual disability and their families Education Maintaining an authoritative body of intellectual disability information and knowledge Supporting proactive community outreach and education of member organisations Providing accessible and relevant information that supports stakeholder ability to make informed choices Training Building capacity for member organisation to support their quality service delivery to persons with intellectual disability and their families Advocacy Advocating for inclusion, and participation in all aspects of life for persons with intellectual disability and their families Proactively informing, influencing, guiding and developing public policy at the community, regional and national levels in collaboration with the greater disability community