A remarkable milestone for inclusive education, nine teachers were honoured with certificates in Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Abacus Training under the Silent Count Abacus Project. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Demonstration School for the Blind, celebrated a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping educators with the skills to teach abacus mathematics to deaf students.
The Silent Count Abacus Project is a collaborative partnership between Dada Foundation-Ghana, Skai Abacus, Demonstration School for the Blind, and Dr. Naa Azoa Adzeley Dsani Boi. The project is guided by a vision to empower deaf students through education, fostering their integration into tertiary institutions. By training teachers in abacus techniques tailored for deaf learners, the program bridges a critical gap in mathematics education, enabling students to develop cognitive and analytical skills with confidence. Wisconsin International University College, the project’s main sponsor, played a pivotal role in supporting this noble cause.
As part of the opening remarks at the ceremony, the Acting Executive Director of Dada Foundation-Ghana, Mr. Jacob Fynn, outlined the genesis of the Silent Counts Abacus Project and expressed special recognition to Dr. Naa Adzoa Adzeley Boi-Dsane for her ideas and appreciation for the other partners. The ceremony was not only a celebration of the graduates’ achievements but also a platform to reinforce the commitment to inclusive education.
Graduates expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in such a transformative program. One teacher remarked, “This training has opened my eyes to the potential of every child. I am excited to use these skills to make a difference in the lives of my students.”
