This case study, provided by Deaf Child Worldwide, Provides information about how they have worked to safeguarding deaf children, considering their higher risk of being abused. The case study provides four key recommendations for readers when working with deaf children:
• Empower children with disabilities to communicate their needs, wishes and any concerns they have.
• Address negative societal attitudes and actions towards children with disabilities.
• Work with parents, caregivers, teachers, local organisations and others in communities to build their communication skills with children with disabilities.
• Promote children and their families to make informed choices about what is best for them by providing impartial information, training and support.
Deaf child worldwide’s approach to support and safeguarding children with deafness