INTRODUCTION

Networking knowledge for the benefit of Deaf people

DeafNET is a network of people and organisations working together to coordinate and spread knowledge relating to Deafness and hearing loss.

We are a research and resource centre for the purpose of :

• empowering and supporting the Deaf and hard of hearing communities
• providing a train-the-trainer programme in leadership, management and social competence.
• promoting awareness in society
• assisting service providers rendering services to the Deaf and hard of hearing communities
• producing training and awareness-raising material
• managing the head office of the Africa Contact Group for Mental Health and Deafness
• providing research facilities for students in Deaf studies
• encouraging forum discussions and exchange of ideas