The Ghana National Association of the Deaf is a national organization dedicated to empowering deaf individuals in Ghana. Established in 1968, GNAD has a vision of working tirelessly to ensure fair treatment and full participation for deaf individuals in society. GNAD works to influence national legislation, policies, and programs for disability inclusion as well as …
As part of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD’s) efforts to recognize and promote the Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL), twenty-nine (29) persons including Deaf and Hearing persons were trained and certified at the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology …
GNAD TRAINED AND CERTIFIED GHANAIAN SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS. Read More »
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf is thrilled to announce that it has successfully received funding from the Disabled People’s Organization of Denmark (DPOD) to carry out Phase 4 of the World Federation of the Deaf West and Central Africa Regional Secretariat Transnational capacity building project. The first phase of the Project was 1 …
Successful Funding of Phase 4 of the Transnational Capacity Building Project Read More »
Addressing Mental Health Needs of the Deaf People: The Need For Inclusive Mental Health Policy Below is the link to the Ghanaian Sign Language Video format of the Policy Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbdpoSQtcQ Hits: 64
Transnational Capacity Building Project for Deaf Associations in West Africa The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) and Danish Deaf Association (DDL) are seeking a Programs Manager for a three-year fixed-term position, starting from 1st November 2022 with the possibility of a three-year extension depending on the funding of the next phase. The Programs …
Transnational Capacity Building Project for Deaf Associations in West Africa The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) and Danish Deaf Association (DDL) are seeking a Project Coordinator for a three years fixed term position, starting from 1st November 2022 with possibility of a three-year extension depending on the funding of the next phase. The …
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), 2021 responded to the challenges faced by its members around mental health and commenced the implementation of a project called Empowered Deaf People for Improved Mental Health (ENDEIMH) with support from Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Program). The Ghana Participation Program is a four-year disability program in …