Education for the deaf

Education for the deaf

From Kompas

For the past few years I have been monitoring vocational education programs for deaf children, mainly because I teach at a school for the deaf. Their education cannot be ignored because they must have skills to support themselves after leaving school.

For this reason I have included sewing in our curriculum and have modified my class to suit their special needs. Their parents -- many of whom have difficulty dealing with their disabled children, particularly after they finish elementary school -- have been quite please with the results. I hope other schools are being inventive with their programs and helping to build skills that will serve their students in the working world.

JAHIDIN

Jakarta