Education Mexico Project #31124

50 Deaf Children In Mexico Need Sign Language

by Escuela de Educacion Especial de San Miguel de Allende AC

50 Deaf Children In Mexico Need Sign Language

Project Report | Dec 1, 2020
Staying Together While Being Apart

By Sharon Doherty | Project Leader

Dia de los Muertos

Classes at EEESMA continue through virtual learning. It has been challenging for the teachers and students but even more so for parents of the little ones who need one on one supervision to navigate the process. Regardless, all have risen to the occasion and have made it possible for all of the students to continue to meet and communicate with each other by means of video chat on their electronic devices. Education has made quite an evolution!

One of the most popular and meaningful celebrations for the students at EEESMA, National Day of the Deaf held on November 28th, usually involves getting together with others who are Deaf to educate, learn, entertain and share. This year, of course, the event looked quite different. As an option, many students created a video from home to express their thoughts and feelings of what it means to them to be Deaf. We learn a lot from them. See them on Youtube with this link

As with other events during this time of Covid, celebration of Dia de los Muertos held on November 1st, was also accomplished remotely by students from home. Each family was supplied with the necessary materials including tissue paper, candles, sugar skulls and even marigolds to enable the students to make their home alter (ofrenda) in their home. Later they were asked to give a narrative in sign language as to what the alter means to them and their family. It made for a great teachable moment.

As the Holiday Season approaches, we wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported and volunteered with EEESMA. We couldn't have done any of this without you.

The school has grown and the students have thrived because of your generosity and though your efforts. All at EEESMA join together to send

Our Very Best Wishes for Happy Holidays and All the Best in 2021!

Angelito saying "Gracias" in sign language

Links:

School's Website

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