I was glad to meet more hearing relatives, even if only distantly related, to hear their accounts of their family’s history and to help them to see themselves as vital partners with the deaf we support too.One mother visited us, and then one of our deaf students, Phillam, took me to meet his family (pictured) near the Congo border.
Heavy rain delayed our return, by motorbike, till after dark after which the 9 mile journey was like motocross in many
parts! One puddle we spluttered though was up to our knees! Phillam’s extended family and neighbours including numerous non-signing deaf would like us to bring a team for some buddy workshops. We are planning others in Maracha and Okollo shortly.
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