Churches should accommodate people with hearing impairment – Church of Christ Deacon

Deacon in-charge of the Deaf Ministry of Nsawam Road Church of Christ, Philip Quaye has advised churches to make deliberate effort accommodate people with hearing impairment and other disabilities as part of their fellowship.

According to Deacon Quaye most of the hearing impaired have difficulties in getting employed, therefore she urged he urged the church to as part of its fellowshipto support them with employable skills and opportunities.

He believes that this will make people with such disability have sense of belonging and prevent them from going on the streets to beg for alms.

Deacon Quaye made this call when spoke with to The Spectator during the Church’s Deaf Awareness Week on the theme, “Promoting occupational adequacy for persons living with disability” at their premises on Sunday, July 3.

According to him, the churches must pay special attention to People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) and to aid their fellowship, because they need support to make ends meet.

He said the Church of Christ accommodates the hearing impaired and other disabilities based on Mathew 28:19-20, and recognises that they are part of the people to preach to.

Deacon Quaye further revealed that the church encourage members and companies to offer job opportunities, as well as train PLWDs to acquire some skills to be relevant in the job market.

He was of the view that this gesture will make them independent in their daily livelihood.

As part of the Deaf Awareness Week, the Deaf Ministry displayed products which they have made ranging from bags, shoes, hair products and dresses for members of the church to patronise.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme