Welcome to the Jamaica Association for the Deaf

Contact Data

 

JAD Schools

 

Organizational Profile

 

The Jamaica Association for the Deaf

 

Executive Board of Directors

 

Strategic Plan 2005 - 2009

 

The Hearing Awareness Campaign 2008-9

Early Diagnosis Can Improve Quality Of Life for the Deaf

Guest Speaker: Rebecca Tortello, Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education

Guest Speaker at the recent launch, Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Rebecca Tortello, stated that the Ministry is aware that the growth and development of special education in Jamaica “…is dependent on the ability of individuals, agencies and organizations to efficiently and effectively implement and maintain systems for the early assessment, detection, intervention, placement and monitoring of students with special needs.”

Screening, Referral, and Early Intervention

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive approach, the Early Childhood Commission drafted a National Plan of Action for Screening, Referral and Early Intervention

Increasing Public Awareness

Among the audience were representatives from The Ministry of Education Special Education Unit, The Early Childhood Commission, CVSS, Mico Care Centre, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Combined Disabilities Association, and Society for the Blind.

Press Release: Thanksgiving Service 2008

 

Prime Minister's Message: 70th Anniversary Church Service

 

President's Message

 

Chairman's Message

 

Message from the Minister of Labour and Social Security

 

Message from the Minister of Education

 

Message from the Deaf Community

 

Our Philosophy

 

Brief History & Milestones

 

Amplification and Assistive Devices for Children

What is a hearing aid? Will it cure my child’s hearing loss? Hearing aids are devices which make sounds louder. Different models are chosen to suit an individual’s unique needs. Hearing aids do not make hearing “normal.” Depending on the loss, there may be some “holes” in what is heard, even with the best hearing aid. Some children may hear some sounds, but not others; other children may not hear any speech at all. Some children with hearing losses can use hearing aids to understand environmental sounds, words, or phrases. Others may not be able to understand any sounds through listening skills alone but can use a hearing aid to help with speech reading. A child’s ability to understand sound through listening skills will depend both on the degree of hearing loss and the amount of exposure to sound.