Focus area
Research & Policy Development
Promote research on SLDs in Ghana and contribute to evidence-based policy.
Overview
We promote and conduct research on Specific Learning Disabilities in the Ghanaian context and translate findings into evidence-based policy recommendations for higher-education institutions and government.
Key activities
- Original research on prevalence and lived experience
- Policy briefs and white papers
- Academic conference presentations
- Collaborations with Ghanaian and international universities
Success story
A turning point at university
"After my screening with SHIELD-Ghana I finally understood why reading was so hard. With the right tools and a mentor I went from probation to the Dean's list." — Student, partner university (placeholder)