Help Deaf Kids in Mexico Learn to Code
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| Organization | Escuela de Educacion Especial de San Miguel de Allende AC |
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| Region | Mexico |
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| ProjectLeader | Sharon Doherty |
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EEESMA School for the Deaf aims to develop a program to promote, inspire, empower and spark innovation among its students, all 30 of them, through the world of computer programming.
Challenge
The vast majority of young people who are Deaf are at high risk of unemployment or chronic underemployment. For the majority of the Deaf population in Mexico who have no other physical or intellectual challenges, and are fortunate enough to receive an education, the biggest barrier is simply communication.
Long-Term Impact
Building Deaf students' arsenal with tech knowledge and know-how will allow them the opportunity to be prepared for the evolving tech job market; jobs that fit Deaf kids to a tee. Incorporating the skill of "coding" into Deaf education is an essential tool that can take Deaf students to a new level of societal participation. Through the universal language of computing, they can become a vital asset in filling the employment opportunities that await them now and into the future.
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