(Episode 74): From Ghana to Vermont: Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie's Journey of Resilience

#StorycomicPresents #SefakorKomabuPomeyie #ImAble #DisabilityRights #OvercomingChallenges #EducationalPolicy #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #Empowerment #Resilience #LifeJourney #HumanRights #Advocacy #GlobalEducation #inspiringstories  Barney Smith is honored to welcome Sefakor G.M.A. Komabu-Pomeyie, an international disability rights advocate and author of the inspiring book, "I'm Able." This episode offers an intimate look into Sefakor’s life journey from a child in Ghana, through her battle with polio and its challenges, to becoming a PhD holder advocating for policy change in education for people with disabilities. Sefakor shares her personal narrative of resilience and determination, discussing the critical role education played in her life and the systemic barriers she faced. "I'm Able" not only highlights her struggles but also her triumphs and the importance of creating supportive environments that enhance accessibility and opportunity for all. Join us as Sefakor discusses her motivation for writing "I'm Able" and her ongoing work to align educational policies with the needs of disabled students. This episode is a compelling exploration of how personal experiences shape advocacy and the impact of dedicated individuals on societal change. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid.  See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us:  Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]  Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!