Early Identification Program
In Partnership with
TTF is working to help pioneer an Early Identification Program in Haiti. Through this program, we can identify hearing loss at an early age to reduce the extreme vulnerability of children without language.
Key Stats
15+
Children Ages 4-5 Potentially Screened Daily
30+
Primary School Children Potentially Screened Daily
50+
Secondary School Children Potentially Screened Daily
Why It Matters
The Problem
An estimated 1 million Haitians with life-altering hearing loss can be denied basic daily needs like food, clean water, and even their own freedom because of their inability to communicate their needs. Some of them cannot even learn their own name. These precious children with hearing loss are often seen as cursed and a burden. The lack of educational resources makes them more susceptible to becoming discarded or even traded to another family to serve as domestic servants.
The Solution
The Tim Tebow Foundation is working with Haiti Deaf Academy to pioneer an Early Identification Program. This program will identify hearing loss at a much earlier age, improving the chances of a child’s ability to learn a language. Through proper identification, children with hearing loss can then be encouraged to reach their God-given potential. Ultimately, our hope is for these precious children to no longer see themselves as cursed, but instead, they will know that they are cherished, valued, and loved by God.
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