Whenever a deaf person has a problem, whatever it is, the person usually finds his or her way to DDP. The project accepts deaf students, 16 years of age or older, and offers a program that first teaches Cambodian Sign Language, basic Khmer literacy, and simple mathematics and life skills. Basic Education Staff Meets in Phnom Penh Posted by DDP-Cambodia on June 10, 2020 Continue Reading; Fr. The Basic Education project offers a two year program of non-formal education. The organization additionally provides a range of services. The Deaf Development Programme is the only organization in Cambodia serving the general needs of the deaf population. At DDP, we are dedicated to: 1) working alongside deaf people and their families to assist them to integrate into society; and, 2) achieving independence and equality for the 51,000 plus deaf people in Cambodia. The Deaf Development Program runs a number of training schemes, including coaching in hairdressing, electronics and beauty therapy. From those beginnings, a formal Cambodia Sign Language (CSL) has evolved. PHNOM PENH — Two decades ago there was no support for deaf people in Cambodia, but since the Deaf Development Program (DDP) was launched with support from the US-based Catholic organization, the situation has improved. The Deaf Development Program in Cambodia empowers deaf people in education, language, employment, and community. The Deaf Development Programme is Hiring an Office Manager to work at its Phnom Penh office. Our vision: Deaf people are accepted, respected, and included as equals in all aspects of Cambodian society Home › Basic Education. The Deaf Development Programme (DDP) is a project of Maryknoll Cambodia, a US-based Catholic Mission organization serving the poor in 35 countries worldwide. Recent Posts. Basic Education . They also raise awareness of deafness, deaf people, and deaf culture in Cambodia.

117 talking about this. With support from the Nippon Foundation, the Deaf Development Programme focused on identifying and recording Cambodian signs and has published them in five books of CSL signs and grammar, both in Khmer and in English. These include sign interpreters, job training, basic education, and more. In 2000, the program had thirteen staff. Charles Dittmeier, Director of Deaf Development Programme (DDP), explaining DDP's work. Deaf people are accepted, respected, and included in all aspects of Cambodian society.