I am delighted to report that this year the members have decided to work with the Deaf People's Association (Malta) (Għaqda Persuni Neqsin mis-Smigħ) as their National project.
The association is based in Lascaris Wharf, Floriana and hosts a social club every Friday where members can meet friends and converse in their preferred language - Maltese Sign Language (also known as LSM - Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija).
The association is a member of the European Union of the Deaf (their mini site on the EUD website can be found here) and of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
The aims of the project are to:
a) Raise funds to purchase
- A stairlift to make the Deaf Club accessible to those with mobility difficulties
- Air conditioning units to cool the premises during the hot summer months
- A photocopier to ease the association's administration costs
b) To raise awareness of the club, the needs of their members and Maltese Sign Language across the Maltese Islands.
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