Category Archives: Community Outreach

STOP CHILD ABUSE IN JAMAICA!

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Sheryl Teach Stark

A Call To Action To Stop Child Abuse IN Jamaica. Event took place on May 15, 2015, at Independence Park, Savanna-La-Mar in Westmoreland. JDEP, Inc. represented the Deaf Community, in Jamaica, to show that children with disabilities are abused as well, … Continue reading →

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Niks’ Diary

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Day Two No matter how down I may be feeling when I get back to England looking at the pictures of these children will bring a smile on my face. I didn’t think I had it in me .. to go … Continue reading →

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Niks’ Diary

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Day One last night was my first night and I was absolutely scared , but to see the smile on those children’s face when they saw me arrive yesterday was priceless. I hope I can help them as much as … Continue reading →

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Crossing Boundaries

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

I watched these lovely young people for a while today as they chatted and laughed away, and decided to snap a picture. This is quite rewarding to see such bonding between the hearing and the deaf, because that was one … Continue reading →

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Thank you!!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

The children and dorm parents, at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD), were excited about their new outfits and shoes.  Really for them , it was like going shopping and it was a lot of fun watching each child’s excitement. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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JDEP Hand Me Down Programme

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Donate Used and New Children’s Books and Clothes Jamaica Deaf Education Project Inc. Who We Are? The mission of Jamaica Deaf Education Project Inc. is to educate and give hope to families affected by hearing impairment. Our vision is to seek … Continue reading →

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JDEP Summer Programme: Salt River…Spreading the Love

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

We went to Salt River to cool off from the summer heat. The boys had a great time! This was also a time for educating the community about deaf persons, they were very supportive.

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All Smiles…

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

…as we were recognized for volunteering at the CCCD, during the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony. We are blessed to have worked with some of the most wonderful teachers, students, work teams, and CCCD employees. An awesome experience!

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Giving back to the community

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Thanksgiving 2011  It was a heart-felt, touching, and fun day for JDEP to give back to the community that supported us during these past months. We connected with so many people…adults and children, rich and poor…who came to give a helping hand to those … Continue reading →

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Making Friends

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

 Here we are making friends with the students at the CCCD. It was indeed a blessing to have had the opportunity to bond with these amazing children!

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