Zambia
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| Name of the country/area | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Formal name of the country/area | Republic of Zambia |
| Country/area information | The World Factbook (CIA) |
| Wikipedia (English) |
Indigenous signs for "Zambia"
Illustrations in the literature
"Zambia" (In: Japanese Federation of the Deaf ed. Supervisor: Hedberg, Tomas. 2003. Country name-signs. Helsinki, Finland: World Federation of the Deaf. 97.)
Spoken languages
English
Sign languages
Related sign languages:
Population of Deaf/deaf people
The National Government’s official number of Deaf people : 16,000. Zambia National Association of the Deaf's official or approximate number of Sign Language Users: 14,000. (WFD. 2008. Global Survey Report. : See Bibliography below.)
Legal status of sign languages
- Status of the National Sign Language(s) from WFD. 2008. Global Survey Report. (See Bibliography below).
1. The government recognises the country's sign language(s) in : the Legislation, Policy.
2. The year when the country’s government formally recognises the country’s sign language(s): 1996.
3. Deaf Association/Deaf Group lobbies the government for the recognition of the country’s sign language(s).
Organizations and associations of the Deaf/deaf
Zambia National Association of the Deaf (Facebook) (WFD member; established in 1981. (WFD. 2008. Global Survey Report. : See Bibliography below.))
Institutes, associations and universities for sign language studies
Education for the deaf
- Access to Education from WFD. 2008. Global Survey Report. (See Bibliography below).
1.The government recognizes that Deaf children and Deaf students have the right to receive an education.
2.Legislation or policies on Deaf Education:
- Inclusive Education
3.The government provides those educational settings for Deaf children and Deaf students:
- Kindergarten (Between 3/4 years old to 5/6 years old)
- Primary (From 5/6 years old to 12/13 years old)
- Secondary (From 12/13 years old to 17/18 years old)
- Vocational Education/Training
4.The government provides bilingual education using the country’s sign language(s) for Deaf children and Deaf students in those educational settings:
- None
5.Total number of schools specifically for Deaf children and Deaf students in the country, and the educational approach for communicating with Deaf children and students at the Deaf School:
- Only three Deaf Residential Schools, the rest are day Units for the Deaf in the mainstream schools
- Oral and Sign Language (Total Communication)
6.Deaf people’s access to a University education and sign language interpreting services at University:
- None, lack of interpreters and the high qualification requirements hinder Deaf students’ entry to the universities
Sign language interpretation
- There is an association of sign language interpreters in Australia. from WASLI Activities Report 2007-2011 (See Bibliography below).
- Status of Sign Language Interpreting Services from WFD. 2008. Global Survey Report. (See Bibliography below).
1.The number of sign language interpreters in the country:
- About 30 Interpreters with various levels of skill (from poor signing to proficient)
2.Sign language interpreting qualifications in the country:
- There is.
3.The provider of the training for people who want to become qualified sign language interpreters:
- National Association of the Deaf
- Others: Zambia National Association of the Deaf (ZNAD) and Zambia National Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ZNASLI).
4.Total years of training to become a sign languate interpreters:
- Less than One Year
5.The number of sign language interpreters who have formal interpreting qualifications in the country:
- None
6.The way Deaf people access sign language interpreters:
- Through the Association of Sign Language interpreters. Or by private arrangement with interpreters.
7.The provider of the sign language interpreting services:
- National Association of the Deaf
- Others: Association of Sign Language interpreters.
8.The area of life sign language interpreting services are available:
- Social Services
- Health/Medical Services
- Court Services
- Funerals/Weddings
9.The payment for interpreting services, and those who are responsible for paying:
- Sign language interpreters receive payment for interpreting services
- National Association of the Deaf/Deaf Group pays
- Others: Private Sector
10.The average hourly rate of payment for sign language interpreters:
- Not hourly but daily. The rate ranges from USD$20 to USD$30 per day (12.88€ to 19.33€ on 31st May 2008)
11.Sign language interpreters sometimes provide voluntary service for sign language interpreting assignments.
12.National Association of Sign Language Interpreters:
- Independent from the National Association of the Deaf.
13.National Code of Ethics for sign language interpreters:
- There is.
14.Legislation or policy in the country which states that the government has a responsibility for the provision of sign language :
- None
Deaf communities and cultures
Religious activities by the Deaf
Famous Deaf persons and hearing persons concerned with sign languages
Sign language dictionaries
1985. Zambian Sign Language. Lusake: Curriculum Development Centre, Ministry of General Education and Culture.
Bibliography
WASLI (World Association of Sign Language Interpreters). 2011. WASLI Sponsorship Programme 2011. Kampala, UGANDA.
WASLI (World Association of Sign Language Interpreters). 2011. WASLI Activities Report 2007-2011. Kampala, UGANDA.
World Federation of the Deaf and Swedish National Association of the Deaf. 2008. Global Survey Report. WFD Regional Secretariat for Southern and Eastern Africa (WFD RSESA). Global Education Pre-Planning Project on the Human Rights of Deaf People. World Federation of the Deaf. Finland.
Nakayama, Sinichiro. 2004. Make a Comparison of Word Order between Sign Language and Language for writing : From study about sign language used in Asia and Africa. In: Sign Language Communication Studies (Japan Institute for Sign Language Studies, Japanese Federation of the Deaf) 52(2004.06):22-26.[Including information of [ Ghana, Zambia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand ]
Kamei, Nobutaka. 2004. The Deaf in Africa (5) Deaf views of America In:Sign Language Communication Studies (Japan Institute for Sign Language Studies, Japanese Federation of the Deaf) 51(2004.03):55-62.
Miles, Susie and Doreen Woodford. 2003. The inclusion of deaf learners: observations from EENET's action research study in Zambia
Sichula, Alfred B. 1992. The Use of Sign Language in Teaching the Deaf in Zambia. In: Finnish Association of the Deaf ed. East African sign language seminar, Debre Zeit, Ethoipia, August 10-16,1990. Helsinki: Finnish Association of the Deaf. 80-83.
Aaltonen, Jaana. 1992. Teaching Sign Language - Experiences From a Development Cooperation Project in Zambia. In: Finnish Association of the Deaf ed. East African sign language seminar, Debre Zeit, Ethoipia, August 10-16,1990. Helsinki: Finnish Association of the Deaf. 75-78.
Mbewe, McKenzie. 1992. Sign Language and the Situation of the Deaf in Zambia. In: Finnish Association of the Deaf ed. East African sign language seminar, Debre Zeit, Ethoipia, August 10-16,1990. Helsinki: Finnish Association of the Deaf. Sign Language and the Situation of the Deaf in Zambia. 42-45.
Mbewe, Mackenzie S. 1991. Is sign language superior to speech language? In: Partnership Between Deaf People and Professionals. Proceedings of a Conference held ... August 1991 ... Rabat, Malta, arranged by Initiatives for Deaf Education in the Third World, in co-operation with the National Commission for the Handicapped, Malta. 1991. Valletta: Ministry of Society Policy, Malta. 122-126.
Nduluma, Patrick. 1991. The role of deaf people in encouraging government awareness of the needs of deaf children and adults. In: Partnership Between Deaf People and Professionals. Proceedings of a Conference held ... August 1991 ... Rabat, Malta, arranged by Initiatives for Deaf Education in the Third World, in co-operation with the National Commission for the Handicapped, Malta. 1991. Valletta: Ministry of Society Policy, Malta. 134-139.
Katongo, G.P.N. 1987. Sign language: an investigation into Zambian Sign Language. Unpublished manuscript.
Costello M. 1986. An adaptation of the Kendall Toy Test for Zambia. Dissertation, Certificate Teachers of the Deaf, Hertfordshire College of Higher Education.
Toto, Motshedisi. 1986. Social attitudes towards hearing impaired pupils in Zambian secondary schools. Dissertation. Lusaka College for Teachers of the Handicapped. 52 pp.
Zambian Sign Language Survey. 1986. Introduction by A.B. Bwalya. Lusaka: Curriculum Dev. Centre. 206 pp. (Study report and sign language dictionary)
Luhanga P.C. 1983. A short briefing on St. Joseph's. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell eds. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 45-49. (Deaf school, near Ndola, Zambia).
Mbewe, Mackenzie S. 1983. The development of educational provision for the deaf in Zambia. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 20-25.
Mbewe, Mackenzie S., Labens J.M. and Sichula A. 1983. Statement from Munali Secondary School, Residential Deaf Unit, Lusaka. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell. eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 68-78.
Mbewe, Mackenzie S. & Serpell R. eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). iii + 100 pp.
Ndulo M.P. & Mbewe, Mackenzie S. 1983. Employment of deaf school-leavers in Zambia. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. & Serpell R. eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 26-31.
Palamuleni E.G. 1983. Magwero School for the Deaf. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell. eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 41-45.
Serpell R. 1983. Education of the deaf in other countries, past and present: a selective review with some implication for Zambia. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie and R. Serpell eds. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of a National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka.13-19.
Sichone S.M. 1983. Current approaches at resource classes for the deaf in integrated primary and secondary schools. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 49-51.
Thompson, Glen L. 1983. Participation by deaf citizens in the life of urban communities: implications for educational policy. In: Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and R. Serpell eds. 1983. Basic Education for the Deaf in Zambia. Report of the National Conference, 17-20 August, 1982. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 31-36.
Mbewe, Mackenzie S. and Serpell R. 1981. Silent Citizens. Success stories of deaf Zambians. Lusaka: National Association of the Deaf.
Mbewe, Mackenzie S. 1980. Occupational Needs of Primary Deaf School Leavers in Zambia. Lusaka: Institute for African Studies (now Institute for Economic and Social Studies, University of Zambia). 32 pp.
Sparrevohn F. 1972. Deaf education in Zambia. In : Proceedings of the Seminar on Deafness ... Accra, September 1972. London: Commonwealth society for the Deaf. 16.
Speech and Silence. 1968. Official organ of the Zambia Society for the Deaf.
Get to Know Your Hearing! Lusaka: Zambia National Association of the Hearing Impaired. 6 pp.
Zambia Curriculum Development Centre, Special Education Department, Government of the Republic of Zambia. Proposed supplementary basic language syllabus for hearing-impaired children. Lusaka: Curriculum Development Centre. v + 33 pp.
Researchers
History of sign language research
Events
Links
Easy To Learn Kenyan/Zambian Sign Language poster
Notes
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