Disability Situation in Ghana: a summary

Our first stop on our world tour is Accra, Ghana.  We leave from Phila on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 6:55 p.m. and arrive in Accra on Sunday at 8:55 p.m. (after an 8-hour layover in London).

Before our departure, we are all asked to research and study the political, geographical and disability systems in the countries we are visiting.  Here is a summary of the Disability Situation in Ghana.

We are staying at the international hostel at the University of Ghana. Here's a map of Accra.

Query for experienced world travellers

Only one month until departure.  I have a question for anyone who has travelled to London and or India.  We have two 8-hour layovers during our trip.  One at Heathrow airport on Jan 3 and one in Delhi on Jan. 23. 

Is is possible for 25 people to see some of London during that time and get back in time for an international flight to Accra? and what about 8 hours in Delhi on Jan. 23 prior to departure for Bangkok?

Meeting the Students

At our first orientation at the University of Delaware, I was able to meet the 23 students joining us for the trip around  the world. We discussed the itinerary, our accomodations, and what programs we will see.

My first post

Hi!
This is my first post to my new blog: Disability Around the World.  I am joining the University of Delaware this January to take 23 students to Accra, Ghana; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Kathmandu, Nepal, and Bangkok, Thailand. 

Today I mailed an application to renew my passport (my last one was issued in 1996 but I think I look the same :-) and I had to make an appointment at a local travel clinic to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B, and malaria.  These vaccinations are not given by primary care providers and my insurance will, unfortunately, not pay for the cost of them (estimated to total about $150).

Our first orientation meeting is this Friday at the University.  We will be discussing the itinerary, how to prepare for the trip, the course readings, and other details everyone needs to get ready. I am looking forward to meeting the students!

Kim