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About us |
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Who and What is the
Carel du Toit Centre? |
We are a non-government organization, raising funds
through our own means with community support.
NGO Number – 003-401.
Established 1973 |
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Teaching deaf children to speak |
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is to give deaf children the opportunity to go to
mainstream schools for normal hearing children. |
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It is a national multi-racial establishment. |
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It is an early intervention and a foundation phase
school |
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Currently have191 children on the programme |
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68%
are from the more disadvantaged
communities |
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WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CAREL DU TOIT CENTRE? |
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The hearing ability of children is established. |
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If hearing loss is detected, hearing aids are
fitted. |
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The parents receive training on how to communicate
with their deaf child. |
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An auditory-oral approach is followed
-“listen-talk” programme. |
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PRE-GRADE R AND
PRIMARY SCHOOL |
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Curriculum based activities are followed |
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Classes consist of 5 – 8 learners |
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DEAF LEARNERS ARE TALKING |
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COMMUNITY WORK |
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Test the hearing ability of 350 babies monthly |
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Aims of the project are early identification and
preventative care |
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WHAT DO WE NEED HELP WITH |
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Hearing aids
(R20,000 each) |
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Transport cost
(we
transport 50 children daily) |
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Food |
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