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AusAID Project

This project aims to develop linguistically accessible materials for the Deaf and build the capacity of advocacy teams to sensitize key stakeholder groups, for engagement of the Deaf community.

AusAID Project

A Public Education Campaign on the CRPD for the Deaf

While Jamaica actively participated in the development of the CRPD and was the first country to become a signatory to the convention.  However, implementation has been slow due to inadequate public education.  

 

The JAD in its role as a national organization providing services for persons who are deaf and hard of hearing recognizes the value to be gained from public education on the CRPD in advancing the agenda for effective integration and participation of Deaf persons in society.

However, advocacy by the Deaf community and families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing is still at a very low level and it is recognized that their full participation is critical for advancing the Deaf agenda.

We believe that a rights-based approach to responding to the needs of this special population will enable more significant improvement in their individual and collective development.

There is therefore an urgent need to empower critical partners for more effective and sustained advocacy for change.

 

Project Objectives:

  1. To create linguistically accessible resources for promoting the CRPD in the Deaf community.
  2. To create a Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) resource book to promote the acquisition and learning of the language to promote dialogue on the CRPD.
  3. To build the capacity of three teams of advocates for implementing sustainable sensitization on the CRPD.
  4. Conduct public education on the CRPD targeting deaf persons, families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and service providers.

 

Want to VOLUNTEER?? Download, complete and send to JAD this expression of interest.

You may fax (927-1098), email (admin@jamdeaf.org.jm) or mail/deliver your completed form to the JAD Head Office, Hope Estate, Papine.

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