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Project reference: 05 – LVA01 – S2G01 - 00017-2
LATVIJA
Deaf are not deaf
Analysis in project partner countries regarding the situation of the deaf and hard of hearing people shows that the
difficulties are quite similar in all partner countries to enable the dialogue between deaf and hearing people. In some old
EU countries, e.g. Ireland, there are good solutions of the problem found, but in new EU member states the problems of
deaf people considering good social communication and lifelong learning are very actual. The integration of deaf people
into community as well as into labour market is still complicated. The problem is even more acute in rural areas,
regions and countryside. Deaf and hard of hearing people are a very special and reserved part of community, which
need to be accepted and motivated in and by the community?
The main target audience is the leaders and workers of NGO-s and other organisations working with deaf and hard of
hearing people. During the implementation of the project the target group will be acquainted with the conditions and
background of the work of the Irish Health Service Executive, his social partners and other organisations in partner
countries.
The long-term objectives are improving the position of deaf and hard of hearing people in the community, helping them
to break out of social isolation and developing social skills by improving their basic competences for better participation
in society, and to help deaf and hard of hearing people enable their dialogue with the hearing world. During the project
some partners will research the situation of young adult deaf people, to clarify the main problems and to work out the
proposals of solution for new EU member states on the basis of experience of old EU member states. Our aim is to help
citizens with special needs to take full advantage of the benefits that new information technology can offer them as a
factor of social integration and improvement of their quality of life.
Duration: 2 years Funding year: 2 nd
Area(s) covered
Project Objectives
Active citizenship
Basic skills
Education for parents
Educating the staff working with deaf people
Strategy for stimulating/promoting adult learners’ demand for learning
Guidance / counselling or other support services
Management of adult education organisation / institution
Target Group(s)
Disabled persons
Persons living in rural or disadvantaged areas
Young adults at risk of social marginalisation
Staff working with deaf community
COMPOSITION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
Coordinating institution
Name of the organisation: SALO BALTIC INTERNATIONAL SIA
Name of the contact person: GUNTRA CIRULE
Address: Sadovnikova Str 39 , Riga, Latvia
E-mail: guntracirule@salo-baltic.lv
Tel: + 371 7358676
Fax: + 371 7358677
Website: www.salo-baltic.lv
Partners
HEALTH SERVICE EXECUTIVE NORTH WESTERN AREA, IE
VILNIAUS KURCIUJU REABILITACIJOS CENTRAS, LT
ESTONIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF, EE
SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN KREMNICA, SK
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