Gillian’s thoughts – 29th October
I was very excited to visit the deaf school. After a chat with the headmaster in his office, we were taken to meet deaf children in the assemble hall.
After an introduction from David of Global Care and also Paul, with the sign language interpreters help, I then stood up and explained about my deafness. The children were spellbound listening to my story. Afterwards we did a craft activity with the kids. The others in the team made a comment that it was strange for them that there was no sound at all from the children, only the sound of their scuffling feet!
I had a chat with a deaf teacher who has lived at the school all her life and who has a daughter who is hearing. We somehow understood each other using a mixed Ugandan, British sign language.
A VERY good visit.
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