Bridging Communication Barriers

People with hearing loss can be divided into four categories: the early deaf, the sudden deaf, the late deaf, and the hard-of-hearing. Those with early deafness are generally born deaf or lose their hearing before the age of three. In contrast, people with sudden deafness abruptly lose their hearing within a short amount of time sometime after toddlerhood.

Inclusive quality education for all learners, including deaf and hard-of-hearing children, starts at the pre-primary level. The early childhood period between birth and five years old is one of the most critical phases in a child’s life. Unfortunately, a deaf child often grows up in a poor language environment and consequently experiences language deprivation in its early years.

Kentalis International Foundation provides advice and training to professionals in the field of deaf education. In inclusive or special education. With an eye on a holistic system-changing approach and a sustainable exchange of knowledge and expertise. In doing so, we work with international partners, NGOs, universities, governments, and local organizations.