The Ekumfi District Assembly has taken a significant step towards ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the district are supported and provided with the necessary assistance to improve their livelihoods.
The Social Welfare and Community Development (SWCD) department is responsible for identifying the various challenges faced by PWDs in the district and providing them with the necessary assistance to overcome these challenges.
The assistance provided to PWDs in the district includes financial support, provision of assistive devices like wheelchairs, crutches and walking cane help improve the mobility of PWDs in the district, training and skills development, and access to education and healthcare services.