Association For The Deaf

expression and opinion, and access to information. To promote this convention and the rights of deaf
and hard of hearing people, AFD:

Conducts training sessions for deaf family members, govt staff, medical professionals

Research and develops Laos official Sign Language

Provides vocational training workshops for Deaf members

Provides sign language interpreting and translation services

Produce sign language dictionary and conversational manual. Our Achievements:

• AFD has delivered Human Rights and Sign Language awareness training to build capacity in five
provinces:

Champasak

Xienkuang

Oudomxay

Luangphabang

Vientiane Capital
• AFD developed the First Sign Language dictionary which was a milestone in the move towards D&HH people’s equal participation in society in Laos.
• AFD trained teachers in deaf schools in other provinces such as Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Savannahkhet to help build the curriculum
• AFD has trained various government department officials to raise awareness
• AFD is working towards the first ever conversational Sign Language book
• AFD delivered free Sign Language lessons to raise the awareness among the community.