[1] Deafness in Ghana is also a variegated subject, in large part due to government policies, or a lack thereof.
Many members of the community think deafness is a curse, often handed down as punishment for a sin made in a previous life.
[1] Along a similar line, sign language is viewed as a second rate form of communication, and not taught in many schools.
Generally, females tended to be more at risk for acquiring hearing impairment than males, and adults more than children.
GNAD aims to change social stigmas regarding deaf individuals through education and organized sporting activities.
GNAD also seeks to aid deaf individuals who are struggling economically by teaching them skills that can be applied to a trade.
[4] Additionally GNAD has an active youth wing (GNAD-YS) focused on providing education to deaf children so that they can participate in the economy and lead safe, secure lives.
GNAD-YS was founded in 2009 with the primary goals of removing communication barriers and being pushing towards equal opportunity for deaf individuals.