{
  "id": 5355315,
  "title": "Prison Service holds sign language training for officers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/prison-service-holds-sign-language-training-for-officers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:32:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/prison-service-holds-sign-language-training-for-officers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sekondi Prisons Complex has initiated a two-day Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) training programme for prison officers. The initiative aims to enhance communication between officers and inmates who are hearing impaired, fostering inclusivity within the correctional system. Officers from Ekuasi Camp Prison, Sekondi Central Prison and Sekondi Female Prison participated in the programme, led by a teacher from the Sekondi School for the Deaf.\n\nThe training imparted basic GhSL skills and conversational expressions to the participants. Practical sessions allowed the officers to apply what they learned, reinforcing their ability to communicate effectively with those who have hearing impairments. The facilitator emphasized the significance of sign language in promoting inclusivity and effective communication.\n\nCertificates will be awarded to the participants upon completion of the programme. The officers expressed that the training has equipped them with practical skills to better communicate with inmates and other individuals with hearing impairments encountered during their duties. This programme is a step towards creating a more inclusive correctional environment, where communication barriers no longer hinder persons with disabilities from accessing necessary services and support.",
  "summary": "The Sekondi Prisons Complex has organised a two-day Ghanaian Sign Language (GhSL) training programme for officers to improve communication with persons with hearing impairments and promote inclusiveness within the correctional system. The training brought together officers from Ekuasi Camp Prison, Sekondi Central Prison and Sekondi Female Prison. A teacher from the Sekondi School for the […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}