Development Empowers Deaf People

Does development empower Deaf people in Namibia? Researchers interviewed people to answer this question. With caveats, the answer is yes.

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Meaning of Deaf Empowerment: Exploring Development and Deafness in Namibia

Does development empower Deaf people? Researchers interviewed people in Namibia to help answer this question. They conclude that Deaf people in Namibia have experienced much progress. They also conclude that Deaf people are still excluded from education.

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Best for: Deaf Leader, Development Professional, Researcher
Topics: Empowerment, Research & Data
Countries: Namibia

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