Visually Impaired Akropong School of the Blind Student Effortlessly Walk to Dispose of Waste

Visually Impaired Akropong School of the Blind Student Effortlessly Walk to Dispose of Waste

  • A video of some visually impaired students walking effortlessly in their school has surfaced on social media
  • One student was captured walking quite a distance to dispose of rubbish into a bin, leaving many awed
  • Netizens who saw the video were mesmerised and commended the school for training their students

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Visually impaired students from the Akropong School for the Blind have amazed many with their remarkable mobility skills after a video surfaced online.

The video showed students from the school effortlessly walking to a dustbin to dispose of waste. It was difficult to tell that the students were visually impaired.

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Akropong School of the Blind Student walks to dispose of waste. Image source: SikaOfficial
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In the video, one of the students confidently navigated her environment and walked to the bin to dispose of some rubbish.

The young student’s ability to navigate her surroundings with ease, many said was a testament to the effectiveness of the school’s structured mobility training programs.

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The Akropong School for the Blind remains committed to ensuring students acquire the skills needed to live independently.

The School for the Blind has long been dedicated to equipping visually impaired students with essential life skills, ensuring they can move independently and confidently in their environment.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Akropong School for the Blind video

Social media users have been quick to commend both the student and the school, praising the institution’s commitment to fostering independence among visually impaired individuals.

Many have also called for more support and investment in schools catering to persons with disabilities to further enhance their learning experiences.

@Jamsare96 wrote:

"Ghana needs to build an ultra modern infrastructure for them...we can't keep disappointing ourselves."

@Suro_nipapii wrote:

"They are really lovely when they come to Okuapemman School am proud of my school that they trained visually impaired."

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@Kweku_Ankomah wrote:

"And able person will be disposing trash anyhow...if caught dem for lash you!"

@RayonlyRay wrote:

"Apo wodidi wei a na woto ato baabiara. Wagyimi dodo."

@Official_Kobby wrote·

"Some f00lish able guy will sit comfortably in a trotro/private car and be throwing rubbish around anyhow.."

@HappyMu_sic wrote:

"It’s such a pity people without disabilities rather litter around. Everyone should learn from her."

Visually impaired lady congratulates herself

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young Ghanaian lady, who is visually impaired, has defied the odds to attain tertiary education.

Sanat, as she is known on her socials, announced in a TikTok video that she had graduated from the University of Education.

She expressed her profound gratitude to her maker for helping her sail through her tertiary education successfully.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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