Empowering Deaf Community Stakeholders - LEAF Jamaica

This project aims to improve the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons in Jamaica. The project does so by advocating for the rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people while supporting educational opportunities for deaf students. Project activities include: (1) conducting disability rights training for stakeholders in the deaf community; (2) developing an advocacy plan to promote human rights for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; and (3) organizing a science fair competition for schools for deaf students from across Jamaica to build interest in science technology engineering arts and mathematics among students while showcasing the potential of the deaf community to the public.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened recognition of the rights of deaf and hard of hearing persons in Jamaica; and (2) increased educational opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students in Jamaica.