The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf, in partnership with Association of sign language interpreters of Nigeria and its allies, in a joint press conference organised to commemorate the international…
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The Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation has expressed the need for all Ghanaians to appreciate the importance of early access to sign language, sign language services and quality education in sign…
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with Gallaudet University in the United States for the establishment of a University for the Deaf either in Abuja or Shagamu, Ogun State.…
More gold for Kenya, Nigeria on target in Africa Deaf Athletics Championships
Kenya on Friday won seven gold, six silver and 10 bronze to cement their place atop the medal standings on the penultimate day of the Africa Deaf Athletics Championships at…
The hearing-impaired in the country are missing out on social services and business opportunities due to limited access to sign language interpreters, a research by the Ghana National Association of…
Kenyans sweep more gold, Nigerians 2nd and 4th in 200m finals at the First Africa Deaf Athletics Championship in Kenya
Hosts Kenya on Wednesday continued with their impressive performance in the ongoing Africa Deaf Athletics Championships at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi. World Junior 200m deaf record holder…
September has been declared Guam’s first-ever “Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness” month. Stakeholders from various organizations are hoping to promote more inclusion. Co-organizer Anne Marie Curz says while Guam’s…
Burger King employee is FIRED for refusing to serve a deaf mother and her children at the drive-thru
A deaf Oklahoma mom is claiming a Burger King worker refused to accept her order at a drive-thru because the restaurant was ‘too busy’. Rachel Hollis, 38, has shared video…
Anambra state persons with disabilities honour “history making” Chief Judge as she retires
The first female Acting Chief judge, Justice ijem Onwuamegbu, from anambra state who made history as the first Chief judge of the state to appoint a lawyer with disability to…
NYSC state coordinator responds to Deaf Corpers, promises sign language interpreter and better Placement
The Deaf corper, Kadir Abdulfatai, who lamented his ordeal in the hands of uniformed soldiers in permanent orientation camp in Kusala Dam Karaye, Kano state, got positive response to his…
A deaf woman who says she was denied service at an Oklahoma City Burger King is set to sue the fast food restaurant. Rachel Hollis has hired a legal team…
Deaf Corper narrates his harrowing ordeal with uninformed soldiers in NYSC camp in Kano state
A Deaf youth corper, Kadir Abdulfatai, who was deployed to permanent orientation camp in Kasala karaye, Kano state narrates his harrowing ordeal in the hands of uninformed orientation soldiers who…
The Deaf Teachers Association of Nigeria (DTAN) is the Umbrella body of all registered professional Deaf teachers teaching across the Nation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Since her Inauguration…
12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won’t renounce Christian faith
A 12-year-old deaf girl in India has told Open Doors USA of how she was beaten by her father and brother before eventually being kicked out of the family home…
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has cautioned the public against giving alms to the hearing impaired as a measure to keep them off the streets. Mr Mathew…