Deaf Reach NA supports Deaf Reach Schools, Colleges & Training Centers, which provide education and marketable skills training for deaf children and youth, helping to meet the great need for deaf education in Pakistan. Deaf Reach schools in Pakistan currently have over 1,600 students enrolled in eight locations, with over 270 staff members, 50% of whom are deaf.
Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges
Less than 5% of Pakistan’s estimated one million deaf children attend school. Deaf Reach is the only branch networks of schools catering to the Deaf community, providing a full circle solution from education and skills training, teacher development and parent training, to job placement and community inclusion.
The program’s technology-based approach focuses on education and skills development, development of teachers, and the creation of digital Pakistan Sign Language educational resources.
Pakistan Sign Language Development
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.
