Sign Workshop for three neighbouring families with deaf members

        On the invitation of deaf youth, Edmond and Doreen (circled) and their families we teamed up with local sign-language instructors, a hearing DTS student and local youth to run our second home sign workshop. About 10 adults and 30 children attended, giggling noisily as they showed each other the sign-names their instructors had given them and learnt everyday signs that they could see would improve communication with their deaf relatives and neighbours.

   Doreen and Edmond, circled were very appreciative and we look forward to learning what long-term impact it has. David, a hearing youth whose family hosted our first home sign workshop, teamed up with Godfrey, chair of the Arua Deaf Association to make a large, portable sealed sign-language display for the families to refer to afterwards.