VISION

To be a world class network of knowledge and expertise in the interest of people who experience deafness and related communication barriers

MISSION

Establish and maintain a structure for all divisions of the Centre of Knowledge to give stature to the vision.

Identify sources and lack thereof with regard to knowledge and expertise.

Focus areas include:

1. education
2. training
3. social-economic integration in the community
4. bio-psycho-social health
5. rehabilitation
6. spiritual development and well being.
7. Collect, systematise and evaluate knowledge and expertise from existing sources.
8. Create a forum and network for exchange and particularising of knowledge and expertise for circumstances in Africa.
9. Obtain new knowledge and insight through expansion of sources.
10. Disseminate knowledge and expertise to target groups as mentioned.
11. Test knowledge and expertise to international standards.
12. Provide an information and reference service which innovates, facilitates, supports and monitors.