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We are pleased to invite educators, researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers, and members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community to submit abstracts for the Deaf Education Conference 2026, \u00a0held by the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus, School of Education. This conference will provide a platform to share innovative research, strategies, and best practices to create inclusive educational environments and empower individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and will feature stage and poster presentations, workshops, and an expo\/fair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our goal is to foster transformative change across the Caribbean and other regions, aligning with principles of inclusive education and human rights. We encourage submissions from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. Abstracts should clearly demonstrate how your work aligns with one or more of the conference themes, emphasizing the significance and practical applications of your findings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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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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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Reflects on the challenges and successes faced by the deaf education community during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying lessons learnt and future directions for resilient educational practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Investigates diverse perspectives regarding cochlear implants, speech therapy, and the use of native Caribbean sign languages, addressing issues of identity and language deprivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Focuses on developing leadership skills within the deaf community, emphasizing the importance of deaf learners in advocating for inclusive practices and shaping educational policies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If presenters wish to present in a language other than the conference languages, we will ask them to provide interpreting into one of the conference languages. We will provide the interpreting between TTSL\/ASL and English to ensure that all presentations are accessible in both conference languages.<\/p>\n

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The conference languages are English and Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL)\/ American Sign Language (ASL). If presenters wish to present in a language other than the conference languages, we will ask them to provide interpreting into one of the conference languages. We will provide the interpreting between TTSL\/ASL and English to ensure that all presentations are accessible in both conference languages. All conference delegates will need to indicate the language that will be used in their presentation at the time of submission of their abstract and any arrangements to ensure accessibility in at least one of the conference languages. You may update us of any changes using the conference email:\u00a0STA-CDEC@sta.uwi.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Please note that there is a planned Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL) workshop at the start of the conference that will be open to all delegates who sign up for it.<\/p>\n

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We encourage submissions from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. Abstracts should clearly demonstrate how your work aligns with one or more of the conference themes, emphasizing the significance and practical applications of your findings. Requirements of Abstract Submission:<\/span><\/p>\n

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