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11-18-2008 - Providing Sign Language to 3,000 pupils in Nigeria;our preparation and take off.

Providing Sign Language to 3,000 pupils in Nigeria;our preparation and take off.

By Aku Christy Orduh - Eecutive Director, November 20, 2008 11:22 AM

The purpose of this project is to eradicate hearing and speech impairment in this and the coming generations through the knowledge of sign language by those who do not have hearing and speech impairment.The project will provide for effective and efficient inclusion of people with hearing problems into the main stream of the society.
Learning of language is easy and exciting especially among children.
Once learnt, they will carry it for life.Our efforts to get the attention and support of the Federal Government is receiving positive attention.
We await a SUMMIT from the Federal Government in which all stake holders in disability issues will be addressed and a formal lunch be made on Inclusive Education and Inclusive Approaches for people with disabilities.We have confirmed that the schools still operate Clubs in areas of interst and need.Our Coordinators are on the ground for take off. Lagos And Imo States respectively are our start Areas.Some Childern who have heard of this project are excited and happy.Our Sign Language Alphabets are ready.WE ARE HAPPY TO SHARE OUR JOY OF RECEIVING A GRANT OF $6,000 USD from GLOBAL FUND fOR CHILDREN (GFC) for the Sign Language Clubs and Additional $1,000 USD for the Wel-Being of the children in the Clubs. More information on the way.