Dear Editor,

AT the beginning of the year, when I went to the bank to deposit money into my uncle’s account, I observed a very sad situation where a man in a wheelchair strug­gled to navigate his way around the facility.

This is because the struc­ture is disability unfriendly.

As I stood and watched how the man struggled to move his wheelchair, I felt sad and wondered if this is how the life of a disabled person should be. It be­comes worse if there is no one to offer help.

In Ghana, People With Disabilities (PWDs) are of­ten treated differently and are often subjected to all forms of discrimination.

Most of these people find themselves in such a situ­ation as a result of unfor­tunate happenings such as accidents and injuries.

It is, therefore, not appropriate for anyone to discriminate against them. Discrimination against such persons take many forms, including how buildings are constructed.

Most of the public struc­tures are not disability friendly and impede their movement.

As a country, we should consider the PWDs in de­signing our structures. I also think that there should be a national policy that seeks to address this issue.

I have a strong conviction that when such a policy is developed by the govern­ment, people with disabili­ties would feel appreciated and also promote social inclusivity.

Ray,

Kasoa

 Easter is a time to consid­er the events of Christ’s betrayal, sacrifice, death, and resurrection, which altered humanity’s connection with its creator.

The celebration of Easter calls for forgiveness as the Lord Je­sus Christ sacrificed his life for mankind forgiving them of their sins through his blood that was shed for mankind. In a same vein, Christians must show peo­ple Christ’s love by forgiving one another.

Easter is here again and offers a chance to forgive one another, let us take advantage of this wonder­ful chance to patch up damaged relationships, no matter how difficult it may be.

Since there is no assurance that we will survive tomorrow, let us make the required adjustments now before it is too late. James 4:14 of the Bible states, “For what is your life? It even appears as a vapour for a brief period of time before disappearing.”

Many people occasionally har­bour resentment for offences, particularly betrayal by those they trust and love the most. Judas, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ, betrayed Him by handing him over to the chief priests.

Despite having a strong devotion to Christ, Peter disowned Jesus three times at a crucial moment. However, he wept bitterly mean­ing he regretted his actions. The issue is how do you act when you offend someone? And also, how do you respond to people who hurt you?

Certain remarks have a profound effect and can never be repaired. Regardless of the situation, if you have harmed a loved one, express regret to them in order to calm tensions, mend scars, and rees­tablish relationships.

In order for peace to prevail, The Spectator urges individuals who have been offended to make every effort to extend forgive­ness.

In order to make the Easter celebration more meaningful and enjoyable, let us do everything in our power to show our family, friends, neighbours, work col­leagues and loved ones kindness, compassion, understanding, love, forgiveness, and consideration.

It is obvious that many people have already scheduled a number of events for Easter, including sharing food and beverages, hav­ing a good time, and reestablish­ing family relationships.

Aside from the enjoyable events, Easter is significant be­cause it allows us to make time to reflect on the things that truly matter—showing the love of Jesus Christ.

Set aside time to spend with your spouse and children, and express your love and affection for them.

By thoughtfully considering Christ’s suffering, death, cruci­fixion, and resurrection, you can reestablish your relationship with your Creator. This Easter season, let forgiveness be the most im­portant thing.

Happy Easter!