Do your ears a favour this Deaf Awareness Month
During this week, Estcourt Provincial Hospital's Audiology Department would like you to book an appointment to examine your hearing
Everyone is urged to promote deaf people as unique as part of recognising and creating awareness during Deaf Awareness Week, by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
The World Federation of the Deaf is one of the oldest international organisations of persons with disabilities in the world.
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Recognising that deaf people throughout the globe face barriers to full accessibility, equal human rights, and participation in policymaking decisions that affect them, the WFD was established in Rome, Italy on September 23, 1951.
Therefore Deaf Awareness Week is observed on 23 to 30 September. During this week, Estcourt Provincial Hospital’s Audiology Department would like you to book an appointment to examine your hearing.
This year the week is themed ‘With sign language, everyone is included!’ In having both perspectives of disability and linguistic minority, sign language and deaf culture strengthens multilingualism.
Early access to sign language and services in sign language, including quality education available in sign language, is vital to the growth and development of the deaf individual and critical to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals.
So do your ears a favour and call the Estcourt Hospital on 036 342 7162 to make an appointment today.
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