by Paige Stringer | Feb 21, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, Vietnam
Pick your flavor! The handbooks of training material that our team put together arrived from the printers today. We have over 300 pages of content to share with the participants in our Mobile Mission which starts next week. It is really great to see all the energy end...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 21, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, hearing loss, inclusive education, Vietnam
A business development colleague of mine once advised me that its hard to say no to someone that you’ve had a cup of coffee with. I am often reminded of that bit of sage advice here in Vietnam when business appointments usually start with a smile and polite...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 17, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, Vietnam
The Education and Rehabilitation Center was buzzing with excitement this morning in anticipation of a special perfomance prepared for the famiiles, staff and children. Hien, Marianne, and I were invited to join in the fun and I am so glad we were able to take part....
by Paige Stringer | Feb 16, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, global foundation, Vietnam
As the airplane began its descent into Nha Trang, the lights from the fishing boats below dotted the ocean like so many constellations in a midnight sky. It was awesome to walk through the small, sleepy airport and breathe in the fresh ocean air after living the city...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 14, 2012 | deaf education, early intervention, hearing loss, Vietnam
The vision from the very start of our Vietnam Deaf Education program has been to empower professionals and families with the expertise to help children with hearing loss – and then be prepared to train each other. The sharing of knowledge and application of that...
by Paige Stringer | Feb 11, 2012 | audiology, deaf education, hearing loss, Vietnam
Paul’s eyes lit up in enthusiasm as he said to me and Hanh in his rich British accent, “It’s a virtuous circle, my friends, a virtuous circle.”Paul and Hanh are the directors of two local nonprofits that the Global Foundation is helping to establish the first hearing...
