Gemma Twitchen

Programme Manager, DeafKidz International.

Latest Contribution

Photo showing how the Signing Safe Futures! programme trains and empowers young deaf women.

Promoting human rights of deaf communities in low-resource settings

4 May 2021 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric

Stigma and misconceptions about deafness are serious impediments for many deaf people to realise rights and potential in some of the most challenging situations globally. Around 430 million people are estimated to live with moderate or higher levels of hearing...

Photo showing how the Signing Safe Futures! programme trains and empowers young deaf women.

Promoting human rights of deaf communities in low-resource settings

4 May 2021 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric

Stigma and misconceptions about deafness are serious impediments for many deaf people to realise rights and potential in some of the most challenging situations globally. Around 430 million people are estimated to live with moderate or higher levels of hearing...