An Overview of Deaf Education in Nigeria

Author:
Paulina Ada Ajavon
Country:
Nigeria
Paper synopsis

This paper was written by Paulina Avajon. Paulina has extensive experience of special needs and deaf education in West Africa and in Europe. She is currently researching home signs and the incorporation of Nigerian Sign Language in deaf education in Nigeria. She has also pioneered the first dictionary of Nigerian Sign Language.

This article provides an interesting insight into the history of deaf education in Nigeria. It also outlines the present situation for deaf children and highlights some of the many challenges for deaf people and deaf education in Nigeria.

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