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The Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has organized a one day seminar to sensitize its members on the procedures for the 2008 General Elections. The program which was dubbed “Accessible Electoral process for Persons with Disabilities” was undertaken in collaboration with the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA).The ceremony took place at Ho, in the Volta Region.

The GSPD use the occasion to appeal to the Electoral Commission (EC) to carry out an all inclusive election that would ensure that the physically disabled get the opportunity to exercise their franchise. The president of the society voiced out the concern that persons with disabilities do not have adequate access to education, employment and the opportunity to participate in politics.

The National Financial officer of the GSPD Mr Ellis Akuamoah impress upon the EC to ensure that the designated polling stations are free of architectural barriers that could hinder the physically disabled from exercising their franchise. Mr Akuamoah also advocated for a brail version of the educational materials on the election and provision of sign language interpreters for the deaf.

The electoral officer for the Ho district, Mr John Akafia, assured the disabled community that the EC respect the rights of all persons and will therefore provide the opportunity for all registered Ghanaian voters to cast their vote.

A representative of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Harry Asimah urged families of PWDs to assist them to cast their vote on the Election Day.