he Deaf Reach Program is working to meet the great need for Deaf Education in Pakistan. Deaf Reach is continually expanding its programs to empower marginalized urban and rural deaf youth, the majority of whom are economically challenged, to provide them a brighter future. The program’s innovative and holistic approach focuses on education and skills training; teacher development; advocacy; job placement; and the creation of educational resources for the Deaf.
Less than 5% of Pakistan’s estimated one million deaf children attend school. Deaf Reach is one of the only branch networks of schools catering to the Deaf community, providing a full circle solution from education and skills training, teacher development and parent training, to job placement and community inclusion.
The program’s technology-based approach focuses on education and skills development, development of teachers, and the creation of digital Pakistan Sign Language educational resources for the Deaf.
