Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah, Advocate for Ghana's Disabled Population Written by Adam Woog Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah was born with a deformed leg in Ghana, where people with disabilities are considered burdens to society. In 2001, Emmanuel devoted himself to changing this view and biked one-legged 370 miles around Ghana. Through continued efforts, he has forever changed his nation's treatment and view of people with disabilities. [Grade Level: 3 - 6]
