Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Deafblind Persons
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- Fatmeh (7) standing in front of the blackboard with her sign language teacher at the HLID. The board shows which words are taught. Fatmeh learns to read Arabic letters, to make the signs and tries to form letters with her lips and if possible pronounce them. © CBM
For most people in developing countries a loss of hearing also means a loss of formal education. It is estimated that less than two percent of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children attend school.
CBM improves Quality of Life
Thus the objective of CBM is to improve the opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people to receive any form of education. The main focus is on establishing
Thanks to the efforts of CBM, tens of thousands of hearing impaired children gained access to education last year.
But there is still a long way to go. CBM resolved to maximise the chances for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children to receive educational programmes which will meet their individual needs.
Communication skills are vital
To achieve the above goals, CBM participates in the development of programmes throughout the world. These activities emphasise the importance of language and communication for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people and equally aim to expand communication skills among teachers, family members and Community Based Rehabilitation workers.
CBM improves Quality of Life
Thus the objective of CBM is to improve the opportunities for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people to receive any form of education. The main focus is on establishing
- new schools or unit classrooms for the deaf
- early intervention services
- community based rehabilitation services
- vocational training centres
- training centres for teachers for the deaf
Thanks to the efforts of CBM, tens of thousands of hearing impaired children gained access to education last year.
But there is still a long way to go. CBM resolved to maximise the chances for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind children to receive educational programmes which will meet their individual needs.
Communication skills are vital
To achieve the above goals, CBM participates in the development of programmes throughout the world. These activities emphasise the importance of language and communication for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people and equally aim to expand communication skills among teachers, family members and Community Based Rehabilitation workers.
In Figures
In 2006, with CBM support
- 61 (2005: 60) schools, 14 (14) vocational training programmes and 14 (13) training centres for teachers of the deaf are in operation
- 27,855 (15,159) deaf or hard of hearing people took part in community-based rehabilitation services, including
15,243 (9,734) children - 3,896 (3,512) deaf or hard of hearing people received vocational training
