The Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) is a landmark law in Ghana passed on August 9, 2006, and gazetted on August 11, 2006. It aims to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and establish the National Council on Persons with Disability.
Biometric data captured for all registered PWDs within the municipality (90% captured).
Financial support to PWDs purposely for productive inclusive or income generating activities
Under the District Assemblies Common Fund Act (Act 455), a specific portion of Ghana’s total revenue distributed to MMDAs is legally earmarked for PWDs and the East mamprusi municipal assembly under the leadership of Hon. David Bariche Bukari have accordingly complied.
