Tag Archives: Deafness

“DEAF FOR A DAY” 2015: HOW IT WORKS

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Take the “Deaf for a Day” 2015 Challenge now, to Change the Lives of Deaf Children Living in Jamaica!!   #Deaf for a Day 2015…Watch Video Here… http://youtu.be/qfmJE8aqk2U Here’s How it Works: Life for a deaf child is stressful. Everyday … Continue reading →

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A Silent Movie

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Deaf and Proud

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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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Newletter June 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Hi Friends of JDEP, Today was the last day of school, which means the boys are home. I know they are missing their friends already! However, as you may know already, yesterday was the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony, and … Continue reading →

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‘Can you hear me? Parenting the deaf child’

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

  Avia Ustanny, Freelance Writer AUDREY BROWN is petite and self assured. Her daughter, Tanisha, seems as if she will be just like Mom in a few years. There is one difference between mother and daughter, however. Tanisha is deaf. The birth … Continue reading →

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Children of Jamaica: Part One

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

These children represent our future…especially Jamaicans…and you know what each one does not have to be deaf. Just children…in need. I am sharing pictures of children who now lives in the housing scheme where I grew up. They are so … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Help

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Jamaican deaf families get no help from government agencies, therefore deaf children will go without proper education and Audiological services. Lolly said he can hear at times, but his mom does not the means to get his hearing tested. And without no … Continue reading →

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