Denied an Education in Ghana? (Special Education in Africa) Teaching Students with Disabilities

[@abby-a]

I am definitely gonna *donate* to this lady's Special Ed program she's doing a great job 💛 it's sad that there isn't a lot of special education schools in ghana

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Abby A. -Your donation will be much appreciated and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@reneehamilton4345]

This is god. The reason I was so scared about relocating was because my 3yo twins are autistic and preverbal. I'm so glad you did this interview.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Yay @Renee Hamilton! We are glad this was helpful 😊! See you in Ghana soon ❤️️!

[@chroniclesofanafricandiasporan]

A project worth supporting

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

You've got that right @Chronicles of a Ghanaian Diaspora Nurse: The Return! Thanks for commenting ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️!

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Wow Uncle Tony you look great in that blue shirt. In Ghana there's no focus on disability.Each for himself God for us all. No wheel chair accessibility anywhere. Watching from Sydney Australia

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@William Gameli Senaya - We have to agree with you there. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@Kof_Believer]

Good for bringing this topic up for discussion. Great job

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @KOFI MENSAH, really appreciate it 😉!

[@agrikinglimited5040]

This actually brings to light an opportunity for people to invest in this branch and start more centers that support and educate people with disability. Africa is indeed the land of opportunity. We can do all things through God who strengthens us. Bless

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@AGRIKING LIMITED -It would be great for people to see the value of supporting programs like this and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@lionelreesable]

Thank you very much for the educational video. I am uplifted and will try to help. Best wishes.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@L Rees - We assure you all help is welcomed and put to good use and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@tivanivunene4002]

Keep changing lives in Ghana u guys are an inspiration its life of purpose

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Tivani Vunene - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@lornahenderson7371]

Thanks very much for the awareness that you are giving to this center. God bless you. I will be donating.

[@My_Dazzling_Decor]

Oh wow! My school mate from Archbishop Porter Girls Secondary School….well done sis👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾God bless you ❤️

[@ReneeBarnettTV]

Native Bourne was exactly who i thought of as soon as i started watching this video...but i think i saw a video of theirs saying they were leaving Ghana because they could not find the necessary resources for their child. This was a great topic I’m sure it will help those to come.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Renee Barnett -You really have to research a place when relocating and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@abby-a]

you guys did a great job when it comes to finding a good Special Education teacher in GH thanks for the video because this is very important for anyone who has a special needs kid👍🏾👍🏾

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Abby A. - It was the only one in Tema so not hard to find and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@asantewaa391]

I know Baaba, she started teaching Autistic children many years back, when my two special needs children;(one autistic and one cerebral palsy) attended AACT. She is kind and a lady with a lot of patience. I am so glad to see you in conversation with her

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Asantewaa - She is a wonderful and kind spirited woman for sure and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@tequishamcdearmon9152]

Awesome interview Tony and Ayo... I'm so glad that Hope -setters are available because the diaspora that want to move to Ghana with children who has special needs, hope isn't loss! I'll be in Ghana next week and will definitely add Hope-setters to my list of places where I'm donating items/money!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@tequisha mcdearmon - We look forward to you coming and it's great you will look to donate, thanks for the comment 😊!

[@josephawuah8159]

You guys are Amazing with the kind help you are offering. My entire family would come to Ghana ending of the year God willing. From Maryland USA

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Joseph Awuah - Thanks so much for that! See you in Ghana soon. Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@jacquelineedwards9550]

This is amazing! I Would have loved to see a tour of the facility though. 👋👋👋

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@JACQUELINE EDWARDS - Oversight on our part, sorry and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@sashadavis3813]

I've just come across your channel and I've been binge watching your vlogs. This is my favourite one. I was born in Ghana I now live in the UK. I have 2 kids both om the spectrum one who is non verbal the other has been tested as highly gifted. It saddens me deeply that as a society we fail the very people who need us the most. It's not just in Ghana ors everywhere. Here in my area there is only 1 special needs school and over 20 ordinary schools! I lived in Tema for a year and went to Datus for a year, Team is the bomb I agree.

[@essenceofebony0to9]

I'm crying my heart out because you made this video....A lot of us WANT to leave the West but know how hard it will be to live with out the aid of the supplies and programs they have here that support Special Needs children especially our children that are in wheelchairs... Its hard to go somewhere that doesn't have ramps or side walks for wheelchairs.. So those of us that want to, but can't, will live through your videos. Longing For the Mother Land. THANK YOU Sincerely

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@essenceofebony0to9 -A very unfortunate truth. We will do our best to keep great content going out for those who won't make it here and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@ekoansah]

This was your best video yet. Tony and Ayo, God bless you for doing this, you are truly good people.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Edwin Owusu-Ansah -It was ok, we had some technical issues on editing but content was a hit and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nimrod1673]

Tony Ayo never disappoint we that love you. May your wish come true.💪👍👌

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Nim Rod 1, really appreciate it 😉!

[@debneal]

Ayo - another interview you've "knocked out of the park!"

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Deborah Neal, really appreciate it 😉!

[@AShasa35]

Thanks for letting us know about this great cause. I will be donating.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Terra, really appreciate it 😉!

[@amapparatistkwabena]

This is so awesome! I'm saving this video so I can come back to it when I get back to the States (currently in Europe, but will one day spend some time in Africa long term).

[@garywrege4326]

Special education, teaching children with special needs, this is a beautiful humanitarian effort and I hope you are able to establish a broader National effort to reverse the way young people with disabilities are being neglected! GOD SPEED ❤️ 💻‼️

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@garywrege4326]

@@ExpatLifeGhana 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏾

[@TaNishaWebb816]

I will be sure to donate and hopefully I'll be able to visit and bring supplies when I come to Ghana in June. This is an amazing service she provides.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@TaNisha Webb -That would be awesome! They would really appreciate your help and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@leevanthompson3838]

Guys great program when I get to Ghana I will definitely try to stop by and get the information and see what I can do for this lady she's doing a wonderful job you two are doing a great job thank you

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @leevan thompson, really appreciate it 😉!

[@mykelsackey8034]

Toni bro your outfit is lit. Ayo keep him young like you always do. ❤️🎈u

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Mykel Sackey - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@samuelkyei2888]

Wow wow wow wow....love your traditional clothes!!! the colours are AMAZING!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Samuel Kyei - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@Nubianette]

I hope they’ll be able to expand on their services. Native Borne was the 1st channel I watched on people living in Ghana. They left a few years ago for a program for their son, in Asia. Maybe, Thailand. I think they decided to go back to the US the beginning of last year, I think.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings Expat Life Ghana, thanks for sharing as you both are such an inspiration to us all....

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Nefertem Ur, really appreciate it 😉!

[@prettitalented]

I love the videos and information you all provide it's truly phenomenal. My takeaway from not just this video but all of your videos, is if you are in America scraping the pot and you think that by moving to Africa you're going to live like a King, the answer is no. It's clear our money goes further but there are a lot of things that have to be paid that we as Americans generally wouldn't think about, i.e. school, so if your not getting that American check it's going to be a struggle over there and the sad part is you might run out of money to get a plane ticket to leave. I do have a question though how much is the tuition for autism school or a general amount?

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@King KING -Generalizing all 55 countries of Africa is wrong. Every country is different. Not all African countries have the same issues so you need to be specific about Africa in that sense. You actually could live very well on $1000 USD/month here in Ghana. Tuition is based on case to case and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@irispayne9227]

I love your channel and your energy. Thank you for highlighting so many aspects of life on the African Continent!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@ifeyinwamichael1271]

They can make play though with four , salt and oil. Also , they can make corn four and water very therapeutic. I will see you Ayo when I move sooner by God's grace. Keep up the good work. 🙏🙏💝💝💝

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Ifeyinwa Michael

[@E_Static]

Great topic. This is something alot of folks probably don't consider before relocating.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@E Julien - You're correct. Most think there is some help from the government in some way and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@rahasimeon6031]

Tip from a native African who’s also American: Whatever social amenities you don’t find in Africa, is a great opportunity for you to start them. Africa is the land of opportunities for anyone who does not mind to roll up their sleeves. Don’t go there looking for amenities , start them.

[@drucella5581]

AMEN!!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@GarveyMarcus1111]

@@ExpatLifeGhana You should be a consultant!

[@kwameaboagye940]

Baba Tony and Mama Ayo I hope you two are good? Education is for all whether they are normal, blind and disabled. Africans shouldn’t be prejudice even if the child is disabled, deaf or blind because they deserve an education. In my opinion also that education should be free for all, this is what our founding father, leader and hero Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah made it so essential.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@MG-xv5hb]

I'm in! I will bring things when I come in May, make a donation, and email Ms. Baaba about donated some time during my stay there.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@M G - That would be awesome! We love the spirit and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@AfricanTravelMore]

Congratulations educator good job! I am also a Special Education Teacher 🥰 Happy Autism Awareness Month 🥰 😍

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@African Travel & More! - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@thisismebea]

I really needed this video, thank you!

[@meu6326]

Sell his artwork he could do a KZbin channel just showing him drawing from the beginning of a draw to an end I love it

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Me U

[@tee5634]

You two guys look fabulous. Healthy and glowing. Can you have a program on you health procedures or lack of health procedures.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Tee - What are you meaning by health procedures? Not really following you on that and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@tee5634]

What do you guys do to keep looking so healthy? Do you cook your own food, eat at particular places, grow your own food? Or is it your own secret?

[@jordyjakequeen8404]

Im so happy you have raised this subject im a parent of a special education needs child and he had a very good education here in the uk Its so important to be able to give this sort of education and so terribly needed This is a worthwhile cause and when im able i will be donating too Loved your joy and enthusiasm Ayo Thank you for another brilliant video

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@jordyjake queen - Any help given would be appreciated and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@cindysmith637]

Great video but so disheartening. Seems like there needs to be a push for every child to have access to schools without having to pay , along with Individualized education plan/ programs for those with disabilities. It also takes a special type of person and commitment to teach special Ed children. To the instructor, thank you for caring.👍

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Cindy Smith - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@unwind1183]

Uhhm nice content. That my field working with disabled people. I would love to get involved. 15 plus yrs experience.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Patricia Funches - They could use your expertise here for sure and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@teachermade766]

I hope to move or to Africa and do the same. I also follow your other sped channel and wondered why you stopped 🙂

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

Let’s build Africa together 🦁🦁💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Totally agree @Emmanuel Anane Davidson! And thanks for adding this to the conversation 🤗.

[@Miss-Sunshines9431]

A blessed weekend to you both Ayo and Tony. I've enjoyed that reaching million with great content on a variety of different topic which valuable persons/individuals on health care, dentist, land and centres for individuals with disabilities vital facts, etc. Gratitude and huge thanks. Nuff respect!🤝💬💯📔🖋🕺💃🏾👀👏👏💖🇬🇭

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @Sandra Dawswell, really appreciate it 😉!

[@Miss-Sunshines9431]

@@ExpatLifeGhana you're welcome! 🤝👊💖👀🆙

[@GarveyMarcus1111]

@expatlife are you a BCBA? You should consider providing consultancy services and training to schools to help them develop Special Education programmes.

[@samuelowusuboateng1803]

Great content

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Samuel Owusu Boateng - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Wonderfu starting l such school is a blessing. God bless you all

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@kwamenyame1277]

I just love you guys. You guys are incredible. Keep it up.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@gandhibaffour405]

Wow,beautiful people ❤ 💕 💖, nice shirt and wife looking cute in the cloth, poud of them to open the need of kids.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@kofianyang8731]

Awesome information. I believe this is an opportunity you should explore Ayo. It definitely looks very promising n a well fulfilling venture. It's long overdue with all this awesome economic growth taking place in Ghana.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Kofi Anyang -We will have to sit this one out. Too much on the plate as it is and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@autobotdiva9268]

yes in USA and IEP/504 is wonderful, some schools in USA dont have the budget for 100% payment but no help at all is disheartening. Im TESOL Certified and bilingual. was thinking about adding Dyslexia training but a little tired, lol. I believe i gave them a school in South Africa for special education but i guess Native Borne made their family decision. TFS!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@camara1x]

Yes they are back in the states They are in NC

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@lisalewis-peck6333]

Thank you!

[@Cabenah]

God bless you for an amazing job Tony and Ayo! I hope to meer you guys one day, soon...actually!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Faith Beema - We will be here so some on and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@nitawilliams9726]

I was wondering the same thing...my daughter work with special needs children also... I suggested that topic to her.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@rodneynichole4785]

Love your dress sense Tony very Afro chic

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Great comment - Thanks for adding to the conversation ❤️️💛💚!

[@princeomarisarfo]

Tony your shirt is 🔥🔥🔥

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thanks so much for that @prince omari-sarfo, really appreciate it 😉!

[@stefanossmitty3318]

Tony! That shirt though! If you were close I’d rip it right off you 🤣 Nice video y’all on a topic that often gets overlooked. Thanks for raising awareness 👌🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Stefanos Smitty -You know you could just come and have my friend Jimmy make you one for about $25 USD right? No need in having a ripped shirt and a hospital bill and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@stefanossmitty3318]

@@ExpatLifeGhana 🤣🤣🤣 wow $25 is a bargain! Do you have any contact information for Jimmy? I’m just wondering if he ships to the US. Thanks!

[@SM-mm3kg]

Tony the King of Africa Print!

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@S M - Love that! Thanks for the comment ❤️️🇬🇭❤️️.

[@cheendo7400]

Thank you guys.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@sasquelle]

Actually, there are more than 5 autism schools within Accra alone that I have been to. I feel like the “special Ed” in Ghana is majorly focused on autistic and other physically differently abled children. Not much attention is given to children with mental issues, learning difficulties etc. and the attention is only given to kids between 2-16yrs. Meaning, if you have a kid who is beyond this ages, it’s difficult to get the help they need. And it’s even worse if they have learning difficulties (dyslexic , dyscalculia etc) . I’m in this dilemma with my ward! It breaks my heart that I am not able to get the help she needs. I only pray for God to help my family to send my ward to the US/Canada. I am frustrated.

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

Love this family 😍😍😍💗💗💗🥰🥰🥰

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Aww... @Emmanuel Anane Davidson - Thanks for the love ❤️️!

[@doreenayi3751]

Great video Tony and I owe are but unfortunately Gana still has a long way to go when it comes to children and adults who are living with disabilities. Gana has so many other things they need to sort out like building new roads healthcare infrastructure that I am afraid the need for special education, is completely overlooked unless it’s done by amazing women like the lady you interviewed. My parents regularly go to Gana and spend part of the year there I often think about emigrating there but no it would be impossible for me as I am visually impaired myself and find it very hard to navigate the streets of Accra on my own. In the UK I am very independent as we have an excellent public transportation system and pavements tube and train platforms are very accessible for the Blind and visually impaired not so at all in Gana unfortunately. Plus the hazards of open gutters and street obstructions it is literally not safe for a visually impaired person in Gana at all. I guess they just has to be more awareness about disability in Gana and it not looked on as a taboo subject, and not something to be ashamed of

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@toyshiajohnson8604]

I am an educator in the USA it’s shocking that there are no special services for students with disabilities 😢

[@Kya1942]

Do they need the machine to make lamination? What type of velcro do they need?

[@ericpowell4350]

For a second, I thought they had a visit from the NYC rapper, Special Ed. 😂

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@akweleyakinshemoyin1454]

Beautiful outfits

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Thank you for your comment! ❤️️👍😊

[@koofa1]

With that shirt, I think you should be a News Caster reading the News in a Local Language.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Kwaku Oteng Asiedu - Now that would be something and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@elchefe7701]

Special education does cost a lot more. Sad, but true.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@El Chefe -Sad, but true is right and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@lornahenderson7371]

I really would like to live in Tema. Is there land available for sale to build my house?

[@abby-a]

I cant believe that Special Ed is expensive that is crazy 😒😒

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Abby A. - No government help is the reason and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@gandhibaffour405]

What is the name of the place.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

@Gandhi Baffour - Hopesetters Autism Center and thanks for the comment 😊!

[@capstone1073]

Since there are approximately 20 -25 students, how about inviting your subscribers to adopt a child. Perhaps 1-5 people can be assigned to a particular child and their support can help cover the cost of a particular need that child has. This way people will feel more connected.

[@ExpatLifeGhana]

Interesting idea @Capstone 107 Thanks for your comment.

[@zolakhadijah7634]

Hypocrite