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Myth: Deaf people can read lips perfectly. #DeafFacts Truth: Lipreading is a challenging skill, even for hearing people. It only

Photo: NNAD members who attended the event, with two Sign Language interpreters in greens, KAS’ Madam Nathalie and Tate Zaire,

We are proud to announce the launch of an innovative project titled “Using Digital Technology to Advance Deaf Persons’ Rights and Participation in Namibia”.

The NNAD is delighted to highlight the participation of the World Federation of the Deaf at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP17).

This report presents the activities, challenges and successes of commemorating and celebrating the International Month of the Deaf and the International Day of Sign Language 2023 in Namibia

Meet Immanuel Tuyeni, a civil servant at the Office of the Auditor General making waves in Namibia! An avid footballer, Tuyeni represents Namibia in the deaf persons’ national football team. His story is an inspiration to us all.

The director of the National Association of the Deaf, Paul Nanyeni, says the community has been excluded from accessing information and basic services.

Sign language interpreters from various parts of Namibia are in Windhoek for a 10-day training.

A staggering number of children with special needs were unable to secure school placement this year. The challenges are attributed to unequipped schools and institutions, a shortage of infrastructure, and financial constraints.