National Month of Deaf People 2020

1 to 30 September

September is the International Month for Deaf People in commemoration of the first World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf which took place in September 1951.

The Deaf Federation of South Africa (DeafSA) and the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) both promote awareness of the rights of Deaf persons in South Africa.

Be part of the debate on how best to promote the rights of persons with disabilities in South Africa.

The Department of Social Development looks after the rights of deaf people thought the DisabilityRights Team. Follow them on @Disability_SA and use #DisabilityRightsSA on all social media.

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