Building a Brighter Future for Deaf Children

In a country where access to education for the Deaf community is scarce, the Deaf Reach Program is bridging the gap. Deaf Reach is continually expanding its programs to empower marginalized and underserved urban and rural deaf children, youth and adults, the majority of whom are economically challenged, to provide them with a brighter and independent future. The program’s innovative and holistic approach focuses on education and skills training, sign language development, teacher and parent training, job placements and advocacy for the Deaf. 

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Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges

Less than 5% of Pakistan's estimated one million deaf children attend school. Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges provide formal education, academic literacy and vocational skills training to deaf children and youth in an enabling environment where students can excel. There are currently 10 Deaf Reach Schools educating 3,200+ students annually across Pakistan.   

Hearing and Deaf individuals learning Pakistan Sign Language

Teacher Training Program

Teacher training for hearing and deaf candidates is critical to meet the educational needs of deaf children. Deaf Reach provides teacher development programs for deaf graduates that enable them to pursue a career in Deaf education.

Deaf Reach graduates provided employment opportunities

Job Placement Program

The Job Placement Program provides employment opportunities for Deaf Reach graduates. To date, over 3000 young deaf men and women have acquired employment in various companies, as well as careers in Deaf education.

Pakistan Sign Language Development

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Signs documented and digitized in PSL to create first-ever digital dictionary
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Classrooms in 92 cities equipped with digital PSL resources
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PSL stories and tutorials created in digital format
PSL Resources available on the website
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Pakistan Sign Language

Deaf Reach has developed an innovative approach for Deaf Education through the production of digital learning resources to make language development and education accessible nationwide.

The PSL team is comprised of educators, teachers, PSL sign developers, curriculum designers, and respected leaders of the Deaf community and interpreters. Deaf Reach envisions a future where education is a reality for all deaf children in Pakistan.

Make A Difference

Your donations can ensure that deaf children in Pakistan have a brighter future. Donors can claim income tax credit on donations made to Deaf Reach NA.

A young Deaf girl in a classroom