Omanghana
Telecel Ghana has renewed its commitment to expanding digital access and economic opportunities for deaf persons, highlighting affordable communication services and inclusive employment at the 2026 International Week for the Deaf celebrations.
Working with the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), the telecommunications company supported calls for stronger inclusion in education, technology and public services.
This year’s celebration focused on the theme, “Strengthening Access to Quality Multilingual Inclusive Education for Deaf Learners in Ghana: The Role of Tertiary Education Institutions.”
Delivering the company’s solidarity message on October 1, 2026, Mercy Akude, General Manager for Commercial Operations, outlined initiatives developed through Telecel’s decade-long partnership with GNAD.
She highlighted the company’s SuperCare initiative, which provides more than 3,500 members of the Deaf community with heavily discounted voice and video-data products. The video-data offering supports communication through sign language, helping users stay connected through a format suited to their needs.
Telecel also pointed to accessibility features within its Telecel Play App, designed to support deaf and hard-of-hearing subscribers. Customers without smartphones can access services through the alternative *494# quick code channel.
Beyond connectivity, the company reported that it had employed 10 deaf professionals as part of its diversity and inclusion efforts. It is also working with tertiary institutions to create opportunities for deaf graduates to pursue careers in telecommunications.
The initiatives reflect the connection between access to education, suitable communication tools and employment opportunities. For deaf learners moving into the workplace, accessible recruitment and supportive working environments can help translate academic qualifications into meaningful careers.
The national celebration brought together educators, disability rights advocates and policymakers to discuss barriers facing deaf persons. Participants called for sign language to be more widely integrated into public service delivery and university life.
Telecel’s message reinforced its support for these efforts, with its partnership with GNAD providing a platform for addressing communication needs and widening participation in Ghana’s digital economy.
Source: Omanghana
