36.2123, Confs: Caribbean Deaf Education Conference (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Subject: 36.2123, Confs: Caribbean Deaf Education Conference (Trinidad and Tobago)

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Date: 09-Jul-2025
From: Dr. Paulson Skerrit [paulson.skerrit at uwi.edu]
Subject: Caribbean Deaf Education Conference


Caribbean Deaf Education Conference
Short Title: CDEC 2025
Theme: Pathways to Inclusive Education and Human Rights for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing: Empowering Change in the Caribbean and Beyond

Date: 06-Nov-2025 - 09-Nov-2025
Location: St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Contact: Paulson Skerrit
Contact Email: paulson.skerrit at uwi.edu
Meeting URL: https://caribbeandeafedconference.com/

Linguistic Field(s): General Linguistics
Language Family(ies): Deaf Sign Language

Submission Deadline: 31-Jul-2025

The School of Education at the University of the West indies, St
Augustine Trinidad, has partnered with an NGO (We Care Deaf Support
Network) to host the Caribbean Deaf Education Conference 2025 from
November 6th to 9th 2025. We will have 2 full days of conference
presentations with 4 keynote speakers on the 6th and 7th of November
2025. A full day for workshops on the 8th November and the final day
of the conference, the 9th November, will feature a Deaf Expo that
will allow the Deaf community to showcase their businesses (products
and services) and for stakeholders to engage with the local Deaf
community in a less formal setting. It is the first time that a
Caribbean Deaf Education is being hosted by the School of Education. A
check in the archives of the university indicates that there was a
conference on Education of the Deaf many decades ago. Much has changed
in the field of Deaf Education and we critically need to bring
awareness to evidence-based practice both from Caribbean and
International participants, with the goal of effecting change in the
Caribbean. Much work has been done by the School of Education, the
Faculty of Humanities and Education and other faculties in various
research initiatives revolved around the Deaf community.
As the Conference Committee Chair and on behalf of the conference
organizing committee, I would like to ask your assistance in
disseminating information about the conference including its website
to participants, stakeholders, potential funders and supporters of
ICED 2025. We would like to attract presentations- oral/signed from as
many of the areas of ICED 2025 as would align with the theme and
sub-themes of our Caribbean Deaf Education Conference (CDEC) 2025.
There will also be opportunities for poster presentations. The
Conference website with further details regarding: abstract submission
which is due July 31st 2025, with a planned extension to August 10th,
2025 and registration for the conference as participants and attendees
can be found at https://caribbeandeafedconference.com/
The theme of the conference is: Pathways to Inclusive Education and
Human Rights for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Empowering Change in
the Caribbean and Beyond
Sub-themes:
 - Inclusive Practices in Deaf Education: Focuses on strategies and
frameworks to create inclusive and equitable educational environments
for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, emphasizing accessibility and
support at all educational levels including ECCE, primary, secondary,
and tertiary education.
 - Professional Development for Educators and Support Staff: Covers
training programs for teachers and teacher aides, equipping them with
the skills needed to effectively teach and support deaf students in
various educational settings, including ECCE, primary, secondary, and
tertiary education.
 - Literacy Development for Deaf Learners: Explores methodologies and
best practices for developing literacy skills in deaf and
hard-of-hearing students, addressing the unique challenges they face
in acquiring reading and writing skills.
 - Advocacy and Legislation for Deaf Rights: Examines existing
legislation impacting the rights and education of deaf individuals,
highlighting the role of parents and students in advocacy efforts, the
role of policy in promoting inclusion and equity, and grassroots
movements and community engagement.
 - Crisis Management and Disaster Preparedness in Deaf Education:
Discusses strategies for preparing deaf education systems for crises,
including emergency preparedness plans tailored to the needs of deaf
students, with attention to health challenges they may face.
 - Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in Deaf Education: Reflects on the
challenges and successes faced by the deaf education community during
the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying lessons learned and future
directions for resilient educational practices.
 - Sign Language Access and Interpretation: Addresses the importance
of sign language interpreting in educational settings, discussing
training for interpreters and the role of sign language in
facilitating communication.
 - Addressing Gender Issues in the Deaf Community: Explores gender
dynamics within the deaf community, focusing on the unique experiences
of deaf women and girls, as well as intersectional issues related to
gender and disability.
 - Exploring Deaf Identity: Cochlear Implants, Speech Therapy, and
Language Use: Investigates diverse perspectives regarding cochlear
implants, speech therapy, and the use of native Caribbean sign
languages, addressing issues of identity and language deprivation.
 - Health and Wellness in the Deaf Community: Discussions on
accessibility and support, emphasizing the need to address health
challenges within inclusive educational frameworks.
 - Leadership and Empowerment in Deaf Education: Focuses on developing
leadership skills within the deaf community, emphasizing the
importance of deaf leaders in advocating for inclusive practices and
shaping educational policies.
The Caribbean region will benefit from the contributions of the many
experts in the various fields who are attending and presenting at the
prestigious ICED 2025 conference. We will also welcome any support in
terms of collaborators and funding as it’s the first time, faculty
from the School of Education, is hosting a conference dedicated to
Deaf Education. Any potential sponsors may write the committee at
caribdeafeducconf at gmail.com for information regarding financial
support of the conference. A direct link to the conference
registration page is:
https://caribbeandeafedconference.com/registration/
The conference chair may also be contacted at paulson.skerrit at uwi.edu
or WhatsApp +1868473-6973.



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