Employers‟ perception about capabilities of persons with disabilities in the Kassena-Nankana municipality in the upper east region of Ghana

Abstract

This study examined employers‟ perception about capabilities of persons with disabilities in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of Ghana. The study applied a stratified random sampling technique in selecting 27 (employers). The list of employers within the appropriate agencies, and split into two categories: Public and Private sector. Numbers were assigned to each employer in each category. Interviews and observations were used for collecting data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies were used to present the data. The study found that the major work employers thought persons with disabilities (PWDs) could perform is to be receptionists, cleaner‟s, managers and cashiers. The study also found that employees who have disability were more truthful and loyal as compared to those without disability. The study revealed that the major issue of employers‟ decision not to employ persons with disabilities (PWDs) is the fact that persons with disabilities are less productive. This study recommends that there should be effective public education by government, non-governmental organizations, stakeholders and local authorities on capabilities of persons with disability. It is also recommended that there should be enactment and enforcement of labour laws to protect the right of persons with disabilities (PWDs).