Astronomy education for exceptional learners remains a significant challenge worldwide. In Ghana, schools for blind and deaf learners have historically had limited access to astronomy education. To address this gap, we conducted 2 TTP teacher training workshops (2024 and 2026) for science teachers from schools for the blind and deaf across Ghana. During the workshops, participants explored essential astronomy topics, complemented by inclusive, hands-on astronomy activities using tactile models made from simple materials, and multi-sensory approaches. This presentation shares insights gained from participant feedback, challenges encountered, and evaluation results, demonstrating the potential of targeted teacher training to promote equity, accessibility, and inclusion in astronomy education

Biography:

Sarah is a dedicated science and astronomy educator and communicator, who has been involved in astronomy outreach and education in Ghana for over 10 years.

Sarah is a National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NAEC), an Assistant National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) for Ghana, and an Executive member of PRAGSAC (Promoting Astronomy in Ghana through School Visits and Astronomy Clubs), an outreach project promoting STEM through astronomy.

Sarah works as the EcoSTEM Specialist for EduSpots, an NGO supporting community-led education initiatives across Ghana, and she holds a B.Sc in Physics from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.