Our Vision
A Ghana where every learner thrives
"A Ghana where every student with a learning disability is seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential in higher education and beyond."
Empowering every student with learning disabilities to thrive
SHIELD-GH provides advocacy, diagnosis, and academic support for tertiary students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
Trusted by students across Ghanaian universities
SHIELD stands for
Support, Higher education, Inclusion and Empowerment of individuals with Learning Disabilities
Our Mission
Awareness, diagnosis, support
"To promote awareness, facilitate early diagnosis, and provide comprehensive support systems for tertiary students with specific learning disabilities in Ghana through advocacy, empowerment programs, and evidence-based research aimed at building inclusive and equitable higher education environments."
What we do
Six focus areas, one mission
Awareness & Advocacy
Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for inclusive policies in higher education.
Learn moreScreening & Diagnosis
Facilitate early identification and collaborate with professionals for accurate diagnosis.
Learn moreAcademic Support & Intervention
Design academic interventions and provide study tools and learning strategies.
Learn more150+
Students screened
12
Partner institutions
30+
Workshops held
5
Research publications
Voices
Stories from our community
"After my screening with SHIELD-Ghana I finally understood why reading was so hard. With the right tools, I went from probation to the Dean's list."
— Final-year student, partner university
Latest news
All news →March 18, 2025
SHIELD-Ghana launches campus screening clinic at University of Ghana
Our newest on-campus clinic now offers free, confidential SLD screenings to all enrolled students.
Read more →February 02, 2025
New partnership announced with Ghana Education Service
A major step toward embedding inclusive practices across tertiary institutions nationwide.
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