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Pathways to Inclusive Education and
Human Rights for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:<\/strong> Empowering Change in the Caribbean and Beyond<\/span><\/p>\n

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
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The University of the West Indies School of Education<\/strong> will be hosting\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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The conference will run from <\/span>Thursday, <\/span>23rd \u00a0to <\/span>Saturday, <\/span>25th July 202<\/span>6 at School of Education, <\/span>St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. <\/span>This three-day conference, which culminates in a Deaf Expo\/Fair, will feature a mix of keynote presentations by leading experts, focused workshops on Deaf Education research and practice, and presentations by local, regional, and international researchers, practitioners, and advocates.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Focuses on strategies and frameworks to create inclusive and equitable educational environments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, emphasising accessibility and support at all educational levels, including ECCE, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explores methodologies and best practices for developing literacy skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing students, addressing the unique challenges they face in acquiring reading and writing skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Examines existing legislation impacting the rights and education of deaf individuals, highlighting the role of parents and students in advocacy efforts, the role of policy in promoting inclusion and equity, and grassroots movements and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Addresses the importance of sign language interpreting in educational settings, discussing training for interpreters and the role of sign language in facilitating communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discussions on accessibility and support emphasise the need to address health challenges within inclusive educational frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explores gender dynamics within the deaf community, focusing on the unique experiences of deaf women and girls, as well as intersectional issues related to gender and disability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Covers training programmes for teachers and teacher aides, equipping them with the skills needed to effectively teach and support deaf students in various educational settings, including ECCE, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Discusses strategies for preparing deaf education systems for crises, including emergency preparedness plans tailored to the needs of deaf students, with attention to health challenges they may face.<\/span><\/p>\n

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