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

Enhancing Capacities and Life Skills for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The CED Center regularly organizes extracurricular activities and social exchanges covering a diverse range of topics aimed at enhancing capabilities and cultivating life skills for deaf students and trainees.

1. Communication and Language Competencies (Core Group)

- Multimodal Communication: Developing skills in listening and speaking, reading comprehension, reading and writing, lip-reading, and sign language. These are foundational competencies that empower deaf learners to communicate with confidence. These programs not only teach specific skills but also help students build their personal identity and self-assurance.

- Autonomy and Adaptation in Formal Educational Settings: Supporting young children and school-aged students in preparing their mindset for the new academic semester

2. Academic and Creative Skills

- Creative and Aesthetic Thinking: Art and craft sessions designed to help students develop visual thinking abilities, manual dexterity, and artistic creativity.

- STEM Competencies: STEM classes at the Center equip students with problem-solving mindsets and provide exposure to science and technology—fields that hold immense potential for deaf individuals in the future.

- Collaboration and Communication: Group sessions, classroom activities, and extracurricular events create an environment for practicing teamwork skills and social interaction.

- Digital Literacy and Self-Learning Capabilities: Training on the use of AI in learning—specifically guiding students on how to utilize tools such as turboscribe.ai and Gemini to transcribe lectures into text.

3. Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills

This constitutes a core strength of CED’s programs, designed to foster independence among individuals with hearing loss:

- Self-awareness and Self-confidence: Through projects such as "My Life Story" and "Let The Deaf ’s Voice Resound" learners are encouraged to find their voice, recognize their self-worth, and overcome feelings of insecurity.

- Adaptation and Inclusion Skills: Inclusive education programs equip students with the competencies needed to navigate mainstream classroom environments, thereby preventing social isolation.

- Empathy and Advocacy: Advocacy initiatives and peer counseling activities help students understand their rights and learn how to support others facing similar circumstances.

4. Vocational and Self-Sufficiency Skills

- Career Guidance & Internships: CED provides information on employment opportunities and hosts deaf and hard of hearing interns (including specialized internships conducted within the center itself), thereby enabling learners to develop practical workplace skills.

- Independent Living Skills: Informational resources covering topics such as communicating with hearing individuals, general communication techniques, and how to request assistance in hospitals or public spaces empower individuals with hearing loss to maintain autonomy in essential daily situations without relying excessively on interpreters.

*This AI-assisted illustration is visualized from the content and information provided under the conceptual guidance of the CED team.