I was able to visit the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind with Western Oregon University students on a Service Learning trip.
While there, I was able to give the Headmaster a $650.00 check, thanks to several generous donors. The funds will be used for materials for the students who are deaf in the woodworking class to build desks for children who are blind. I was pleased to see that a group from the Ashanti region of Ghana had also contributed some funds for materials and the desks had already been made. This is what the new desks will look like:
Could you please tell me if the school teaches American Sign Language or another type?
The signed language is influenced by American Sign Language in much the same way that American Sign Language is influenced by French Sign Language. I was able to communicate fairly well with Deaf and hearing adults and children who use Ghanaian Sign Language. We occasionally had to stop to sort the meaning.
My son and a few other students will be going to visit the Center this April, 2017. Can you recommend other items to bring as gifts for the school. Thank you.
Hi, approximately how many students are in that school? I just need a rough idea so i know how much i can contribute. Thanks so much
There are about 500 students, most of them are deaf with about 75 blind. There may be some deaf and blind children as of September.