Headmaster of the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind, Mr. Gideon Appiah, has emphasized that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can be a game-changer for persons with disability, lifting them out of poverty and off the streets.

According to him, equipping students with practical skills can foster independence and self-reliance. The school's focus on TVET has already shown promising results.

The Headmaster mentioned this among others as the challenges for the school.

He elaborated that, the school has a TVET program for it's students but the current state of the equipments and some of the blocks for workshops are dilapidated.

In Mr. Appiah's frustration, he appealed to the government, benevolent associations and individuals to come to their aid.

"We have Technical and Vocational training courses such as fashion designing, catering, carpentry, building and construction for these specialize pupils but we are under resources"he stated.

He advocated that government and other well to do individuals to come to their and help since it will make them self-reliant than to be beggars on the streets.

Mr. Gideon Appiah addressed this issue at the charitable donation of stationaries such as books, pens, school bags and food items wealth thousands of cedis by the Selcy Foundation for the school.

Madam Selassie D. Doughan the Chief Executive Officer of the organization urged government and the country to prioritize the upkeeping of these specialize children for the betterment and ensure equal opportunities for all persons.

Sompaonline.com//Eric Annan