Organisation refurbishes male dormitory block for centre
Ellen Adrich Trust (EAT), a non-profit organisation, last Thursday handed over a male dormitory refurbished at a cost of GH¢20,000 to the Ghana Society for the Socially Disadvantaged (GSSD) in Accra.
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The refurbishment, which included the provision of toilet seats, ceiling fans, paintings, mattresses, beds and a 32-inch television, was aimed at providing a comfortable residence for persons with disability who received vocational training at the centre.
Support
The Chairman of the organisation, Mr Charles Osei Asibey, in an interview said they were touched to undertake the project to support the centre when they visited the place during the last festive season and saw the deplorable state of the home.
“We visited this place few weeks ago to celebrate the Christmas with them and upon coming here, we realised our brothers and sisters here were facing acute challenges. We promised that we would be back and we are here to assist them,” he said.
He assured the home of their continuous support and, therefore, called on corporate bodies to emulate their kind gesture.
Appreciation
Unveiling a plaque to inaugurate the project, the Board Chairman of the centre, Mr Anthony Mensah, lauded the efforts of EAT and assured them of the care and maintenance of the dormitory.
To empower persons living with special needs, he urged the government and individuals to continue supporting the centre, adding that there were many persons with disabilities who would wish to be enrolled in order to be independent in society, and so opportunities should be given to such people.
In appreciation, a beneficiary and leather work instructor, who identified himself as Mutala Mohammed, said the facility would go a long way to improve their mobility and make effective use of the knowledge and skills acquired at the centre.
After handing over the refurbished male dormitory, the GSSD presented a plaque of honour to Mr Osei Asibey.
The centre was established in December 1958 to enhance the quality of life of the persons with disability.
It provides a three-year free residential vocational training which includes tailoring, dressmaking, leather works and computer education to enable them to become independent, self-sufficient and contribute to national development.
Since its inception, the centre has trained 420 persons with disability and currently, it has 26 trainees, comprising 19 men and seven women.