Abstract:
This study examined employers‟ perception about capabilities of persons with
disabilities in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of Ghana. The study applied a
stratified random sampling technique in selecting 27 (employers). The list of
employers within the appropriate agencies, and split into two categories: Public and
Private sector. Numbers were assigned to each employer in each category. Interviews
and observations were used for collecting data from the respondents. Descriptive
statistics such as percentages and frequencies were used to present the data. The study
found that the major work employers thought persons with disabilities (PWDs) could
perform is to be receptionists, cleaner‟s, managers and cashiers. The study also found
that employees who have disability were more truthful and loyal as compared to those
without disability. The study revealed that the major issue of employers‟ decision not
to employ persons with disabilities (PWDs) is the fact that persons with disabilities
are less productive. This study recommends that there should be effective public
education by government, non-governmental organizations, stakeholders and local
authorities on capabilities of persons with disability. It is also recommended that there
should be enactment and enforcement of labour laws to protect the right of persons
with disabilities (PWDs).
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF
GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATIONAL, WINNEBA IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF
THE DEGREE OF MASTER IN EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
2017