Jamaica Association for the Deaf

Jamaica Association for the Deaf The premier organization for the development of a Jamaica in which the Deaf & Hard of Hearing are empowered to realize their full potential.

Join us tomorrow Friday May 8th 2026 as we celebrate 88 years of work in the Deaf community in Jamaica.We look forward t...
07/05/2026

Join us tomorrow Friday May 8th 2026 as we celebrate 88 years of work in the Deaf community in Jamaica.

We look forward to seeing photos and videos of you and your team in blue!

: Education & TrainingWe share a special 'Happy Teachers Day' shoutout to our Education & Training team. If you joined...
06/05/2026

: Education & Training

We share a special 'Happy Teachers Day' shoutout to our Education & Training team.

If you joined us to learn JSL you probably know one or two of these faces. See anyone you know?

This team helps to bring JSL to the public, supports our school staff with JSL and Deaf education training and resources, and executes annual literacy and numeracy assessments throughout our schools.

06/05/2026

Happy Teacher's Day to our teams across the JAD schools!
Thank you for your continued service to our students and their families. Your work is seen and appreciated as you invest in the next generation!
Keep being exceptional 🥳🤗

From the JAD family 🥳🥳

Easter blessings to you and yours. We look forward to serving you when we return. Feel free to continue communication wi...
02/04/2026

Easter blessings to you and yours.
We look forward to serving you when we return.
Feel free to continue communication with us during this time via email at [email protected]

We can help you give new life to that family heirloom! Contact JAD Binders 8769775046 or jadbinders@jamdeaf.org.jm
02/04/2026

We can help you give new life to that family heirloom!
Contact JAD Binders 8769775046 or [email protected]

20/03/2026

Respect starts with using the right terminology! Watch and learn signs for the correct terms to use when referring to the Deaf community.

✅ Deaf
✅ Hard of hearing
❌ Hearing impaired
❌ Handicap
❌ Dumb
❌ Mute

Let’s promote awareness and respect for the Deaf community.

If you want to learn more about our classes in Jamaican Sign Language, contact us: [email protected] or 876-970-1778-9

Growth in Nature, growth in Community.We hope you all have a productive and blessed week.(Scenes from our office in Papi...
16/03/2026

Growth in Nature, growth in Community.
We hope you all have a productive and blessed week.
(Scenes from our office in Papine, St. Andrew).

Step 1: get a hearing assessment doneStep 2: discuss your options with a hearing healthcare professional at JADHS. Wheth...
12/03/2026

Step 1: get a hearing assessment done
Step 2: discuss your options with a hearing healthcare professional at JADHS.

Whether the discussion is about hearing conservation (noise reduction), amplification (a hearing aid), or referral to support (school placement, JSL learning, or parent engagement), it all starts with a hearing test.

Remember JADHS has a special discount until May 2026 for children aged 1 to 15 years. Contact the team to book your appointment today.

With support from the COPE Initiative, JAD recently hosted our Work Readiness Training Programme for upcoming school lea...
12/03/2026

With support from the COPE Initiative, JAD recently hosted our Work Readiness Training Programme for upcoming school leavers from Schools for the Deaf across Jamaica.
Robust interactive presentations by the HEART/NSTA Trust Career Development Support Services Unit, the National Insurance Scheme of Jamaica, University of Technology Jamaica Student Services Unit, and the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, along with engagement with Work Experience personnel, provided students with valuable guidance and on-the-spot support as they prepare to transition into the world of work.
Through this collaborative effort, students received practical insights, career guidance, and encouragement to confidently take their next steps toward employment and independence. 🌟📚🤝

If you're interested (even if you don't quite feel ready) to engage Deaf persons in your organisation, contact us. We're ready to help you.

We couldn't start the week without acknowledging the women in our JAD team. From the boardroom to the offices, staff, co...
10/03/2026

We couldn't start the week without acknowledging the women in our JAD team.
From the boardroom to the offices, staff, consultants and volunteers. Thank you for the service you give to our organisation, our beneficiaries, our partners and by extension our nation.

Address

C. B. Facey Building, Hope Estate, Papine
Kingston

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+18769701778

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