African Dyslexia Conference 2025 has ended in Accra with a call on Ghanaians to show support for persons with Dyslexia.
The two days conference, which took place at Association International School, Accra, had top educators from United States, UK and Ghana as participants including Ghanaian music producer, Joseph Appiah widely known as Quick Action, as guest speaker.
Organised by African Dyslexia Organisation, the African Dyslexia Conference 2025 comes on the heels of the launch of Dyslexia Connect by Quick Action in June 2024, an initiative aimed at empowering individuals with dyslexia and raising awareness about the condition.
Joseph Appiah, a Dyslexia Ambassador who has personally struggled with dyslexia since childhood, thrilled the audience with indigenous music on the Keyboard.
Dyslexia, previously known as word blindness, is a learning disability affecting reading and writing skills, often goes unnoticed in Ghana due to lack of education and knowledge about it.
The condition can lead to difficulties in spelling, reading comprehension, and writing, among other challenges.
Quick Action's initiative aims to provide support and resources for individuals with dyslexia, promoting inclusivity and understanding.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz last year, he criticised successive governments for failing to create an inclusive environment for children with special abilities in the creative industry.
He argued that individuals with special needs possessed unique creative minds and talents that could greatly benefit the sector if properly harnessed.
He was confident with the right policies and support systems in place, the creative industry could tap into the vast potential of individuals with special abilities.
Hr revealed that his journey to success was not without its challenges. As a child, he struggled to read due to difficulties in recognising and writing English alphabets, which significantly impacted his educational experience.
However, he discovered his innate talent for music and dedicated himself to honing his skills. This passion ultimately led him to become a renowned Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer.
Despite his career fulfilment, Quick Action said he had never forgotten his struggles and through his project, he sought solutions to support these young individuals, empowering them to overcome their obstacles.
His journey will be highlighted in his yet to be launched “My First Copy Book” on Dyslexia.
