"I got the best services. I had a long time struggle with flu and chest pain but did not have money to go to hospital. Though I am deaf, I received good services just like other persons. I am thankful to everyone who made treatment for me possible."
Anderson Wamwea --
"I have received very good services here. I had chest problems but did not have money to visit a doctor. I am so happy that people would travel from very far just to offer medical services to Kenyans of all walks of life."
Godfrey W. --
I first met Godfrey in January 2012. He is profoundly deaf and attends Nakuru Hills
Special, a residential school for children with special needs. As the only deaf student at Nakuru Hills, Godfrey
struggles to communicate with staff and students. The photo above shows Godfrey, on the right,
attempting to interact with a fellow student.
In 2012, I provided a basic in-service and printed materials on Kenyan Sign Language for the staff at Nakuru Hills Special. When I returned to see Godfrey in 2013, he had not yet arrived for the new semester. Then, as if on cue, Godfrey and his father appeared. I was able to get additional history, perform further testing, and conduct a listening check on Godfrey’s body aid (older technology rarely seen in the US).
In 2014, I hope to provide Godfrey with new, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. I’ve also spoken with a Kenyan sign language interpreter and hope to facilitate regular KSL lessons for Godfrey, as well as the staff and students at Nakuru Hills Special.
In 2012, I provided a basic in-service and printed materials on Kenyan Sign Language for the staff at Nakuru Hills Special. When I returned to see Godfrey in 2013, he had not yet arrived for the new semester. Then, as if on cue, Godfrey and his father appeared. I was able to get additional history, perform further testing, and conduct a listening check on Godfrey’s body aid (older technology rarely seen in the US).
In 2014, I hope to provide Godfrey with new, behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. I’ve also spoken with a Kenyan sign language interpreter and hope to facilitate regular KSL lessons for Godfrey, as well as the staff and students at Nakuru Hills Special.
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