Lives of Akropong Blind Students in danger

The Headmistress of Akuapem Akropong School for the Blind, Madam Veronica Derry has revealed the challenges facing students.

Madam Derry disclosed to Soireenews that the rejection attitude portrayed by some parents towards their wards is putting the lives of the students in danger.

According to her, some visually impaired students are left to their fate as they are abandoned by their guardians and parents.

She explained, that guardians show little or no concern by way of not visiting or calling authorities to inquire about the welfare of their wards.

She further lamented how parents refuse to pick their wards up when school vacates.

"Even on vacations, parents don't show any sign of picking the children up."  

She stated that the situation is worrisome as students even call on her for transport fare to enable them to get to their various destinations. 

The alarming situation, Madam Derry stated put serious pressure on school authorities to cater for the children.

However, she was quick to express that some of the students are brilliant and innovative, adding that some of them have voices to sing well.

The Headmistress also talked about how challenging it is to feed the students pointing out that they solely can't rely on the government as the student's needs are above government funds and support hence her appeal for support.

She, however, thanked various individuals and organisations who always supports the School, and called on other institutions to come to their aid as well.

According to the headmistress, the most challenges the school is currently facing is the lack of educational materials and other structures including walkways to some departments to prevent avoidable accidents where some students miss their steps and fall thereby resulting in injuries.

The headmistress made these comments when the International Palace Church presented some items to the school. 

The church presented rice, oil, toiletries, sanitary pad and many more to the school as part of their 24th-anniversary celebration

The head Pastor of International Palace Church at Madina in Accra, Pastor Benard Mensah Adam noted that the church is not there to preach but to contribute its quota and dispensation of their corporate social responsibility as a religious organisation.

Pastor Bernard further called on other institutions to come to the aid of the school as they also have a special need.

"Government can not do it alone so we all have a role to play in ensuring their needs are met.

Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu Greater Accra Regional Correspondent