Over 80 deaf students in Savelugu receive practical robotics training by Untamed Voices
More than 80 students of the Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern Region have received practical training in robotics and basic electronics as part of an initiative to expand access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing young people.
Over 80 students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf in Ghana's Northern Region recently completed a two-day robotics and electronics training program, organized by Untamed Voices, a youth-led non-profit. The initiative, part of their Deaf & Dynamic Initiative, aimed to expand STEM education opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing young people.
The program included Arduino-based projects, self-advocacy sessions, breast cancer awareness education, and creative expression activities. Partnering organizations included FemAid360 and Golden Inspire Foundation. On the second day, participants engaged in hands-on STEM activities using Arduino kits to develop basic electronic projects, introducing them to engineering, electronics, and coding.
Organizers noted the students' enthusiasm and interest in the practical learning experience. Five students, identified for their potential in STEM, will receive continued support and mentorship through the establishment of a STEM club at the school. Untamed Voices Director Vincent Yovo emphasized the importance of equitable access to practical STEM education and opportunities for Deaf young people to participate in technology and innovation.
He stressed the limited access to hands-on learning in some educational settings. The proposed STEM club will provide students with continued learning, experimentation, and technical development opportunities. The initiative, part of Untamed Voices' broader efforts, aims to address gaps in access to technology and mentorship, supporting Deaf young people in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and society.
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