School children and adults walked in quiet camaraderie at Unisa’s 5 km Silent Walk on September 16, raising awareness of the communication barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Among the participants at the Muckleneuk campus was a delegation from the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) and residents and staff from Thembalami Care centre, who joined learners and educators from seven Gauteng schools for the deaf.
Activities included hearing health screenings, a ‘learning to sign’ competition and silent aerobics.
“Highlights of the day were sign singing by learners and three dance performances by the Transoranje School for the Deaf,” says Elize Raath, deputy manager of Thembalami Care Centre and MODA.
“The vibey music was wonderful, and the deaf students and our residents could follow the words,” she adds.
