CED – Center for Capacity Development and Community Connection for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Vietnam

CED – Center for Capacity Development and Community Connection for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Vietnam

1. About CED

The Center for Research and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CED) https://www.ced.org.vn/en is a specialized social organization established on January 19, 2011. It is the first social enterprise in Vietnam to be founded and operated entirely by an individual with hearing loss.

- Legal Basis: Licensed to operate by the Department of Science and Technology under License No. 247/ĐK-KHCN, dated April 15, 2011.

- Address: 1073/57 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

- Founder: Ms. Duong Phuong Hanh – a hard of hearing expert with a passion for transforming "inconveniences" into community strength.

- Operational Philosophy: Guided by the motto "Everything is Possible." CED is committed to building a positive image of the deaf community and serving as a "bridge" connecting them with the hearing world.

 

2. Vision and Mission

Vision: To become the leading center for capacity development for people with hearing loss in Vietnam.

Mission: CED is committed to assisting fellow individuals with hearing loss on their journey toward social inclusion, fostering a positive image of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and acting as a bridge that connects people with and without hearing loss.

CED is not merely a teaching center; it is an entity that plays a pivotal role in social orientation:

- Uniqueness: It is currently the only social organization in Vietnam founded by deaf individuals themselves to serve their own community.

- Distinctive Methodology: It possesses a unique strength in teaching "lip-reading" (lip-reading cues), enabling individuals with hearing loss—even those who did not attend school during childhood—to learn to read, write, and communicate verbally.

- Humanistic Values: Operating based on respect for diversity, belief in human integrity, and adherence to the law and ethical standards.

- Brand Personality: Expressed through three pillars:

+ Patience (Walking side-by-side, every step of the way)

+ Confidence (Empowering learners to believe in themselves)

+ Resilience (Overcoming adversity)

CED's operational objectives aim to contribute to the realization of specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically through the following activities:
CED undertakes: - Awareness-raising campaigns for World Hearing Day (observed annually on March 3rd); - Provision of free hearing screenings for the community; - Donation of hearing aids to children with hearing loss who live in the disadvantaged families.	CED provides: - High-quality educational programs featuring specialized skills unique to CED, such as: lip-reading, literacy training for deaf adults, independent living skills, and inclusive learning skills; - An accessible learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students studying at CED, featuring: access to hearing aids, instruction supported by lip-reading techniques, and specialized audio equipment designed to enhance the effectiveness of captioning (speech-to-text conversion), among other resources.
CED strives to promote: - Gender equity in the provision of assistance and services to individuals and children with hearing loss; - Support for deaf and hard of hearing women and girls to access information regarding gender issues, reproductive health, violence against women, and related topics.	CED offers support through: - The provision of hearing aids to children with hearing loss from impoverished families; - Tuition waivers and reductions for students facing financial hardship. - Counseling services to help families access appropriate support services.