Expectation have been raised of enhanced learning standards of persons with hearing and speaking impairment.
This follows a refresher training course that Tikonze Apapa conducted on Saturday for sign language interpreters working under the Muchitadala project at Chiradzulu Secondary school.
The Muchitadala project that was launched last year aims to support deaf students in schools across the country by providing sign language interpreters to facilitate their academic progress.
Currently a pilot phase for the project is being conducted at Chiradzulu secondary school which has about 14 deaf students.
Speaking to MIJ Online Katiana LaFrance Executive Director for Tikonze Apapa, said deaf students often face challenges in understanding teachers due to communication barriers, hence the establishment of the project.
She said the organisation’s ambition is to reach out to more deaf students as a way of promoting inclusivity for all.
However LaFrance was quick to mention that lack of adequate funding is one of the set backs to the accomplishment of the project.
Tikonze Apapa is an organisation dedicated to empowering deaf individuals through various initiatives including vocational training and education sponsorship for deaf students in some of the districts in the country.