Under the theme of (5% within Frequency Range), the Sharjah City for  Humanitarian Services (SCHS) is preparing to organize its annual  conference on 17 and 18 April 2017 in conjunction with the 43rd Week of  the Deaf celebrated by the entities working with deaf people in the Arab  world. 

The notion behind the theme is  based on the scientific fact that over 5% of the world’s population –  360 million people – has full or partial hearing loss (32 million  children). We hope for all of them to be within the hearing frequencies  from 20 Hz up to 20,000 Hz. 

We, as  humans, seek to be vital building blocks in the society in which we  live, and we would be happy to make our mark and feel appreciated by  others around us. We have intertwined connections and relationships as  well as means of communication that we have innovated and developed  through millions of years, which have advanced civilizations and  cultures. 

Our ideas transfer via various  methods, and our ways and languages vary. The waves of our voices, for  example, are carried by different frequencies that convey our messages  to the hearing of those who find them distinctive and appreciated. Those  ideas grow and prosper revealing the concept of full integration and  inclusion of individuals, and attainment of equality of opportunities  for all; in culture and creativity, education, health, family, work,  innovation and renovation. We share all of that to keep the cycle of  knowledge going, aiming for all to be within the frequency range. 

It  is a practical and communal invitation that helps include the Deaf and  hard of hearing within the frequency range alongside their peers who can  hear .It aims to bring awareness to their rights and demands, and  assert the respect of their special culture while working to include  them in the society driven by equality of all rights with people who can  hear. 

Conference Objectives: 

Highlighting  the concept of deaf culture in the Arab world and concentrating on the  Bilingual. Providing initiatives, solutions, and recommendations for a  set of challenges that face the Deaf, and people with hearing  impairments in five themes: Education, Health, Culture, Work and Family.  Examining major experiences and new innovations in the area of audio  and assistive technology for the deaf. Highlighting the journey of SCHS  through Al Amal School and Kindergarten for the Deaf and Education of  deaf people. 

Targeted categories : 

People  who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Professionals  working with deaf or hard of hearing persons. Decision makers in the  field of education, health, and employment. 

Conference themes :

Bilingual  / Bi-Cultural : "The concept and the application in the Arab world "  Deaf Education: “Raising the Level of the Deaf and hard of hearing  Education Outcomes: Joint Responsibility”. Healthcare for the Deaf and  hard of hearing: “Deaf and hard of hearing Easy Access to Healthcare”.  Working Beyond the stereotype of the Deaf and hard of hearing. Family, a  key partner: Families of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Early registration is AED 1000 until 31/3/2018 The ordinary registration is 1500 on 01/04/2018 until 17/04/2018 Workshop fees AED 500 per workshop 60% discount for university students 60% discount for parents Discount for groups (Register for 4 participants and 5th participants for free) For group discounts, please register and pay by contacting us at schsconference@schs.sharjah.ae or visiting Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services Payment must be done with in one week after registration Registration will closed on 02/04/2018 for More Information contact below address Al Amal School for the Deaf Telephone : 0097165660667 Fax : 0097165664461 Registration Will close when the seats are completed

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