(Trans)lation : Deaf Trans Report

Being deaf does not only affect the person with hearing loss, but also every person or institution a Deaf person might come into contact with. This includes the general public, NGOs, emergency services, churches, tourism, workplace, sport, and engagements, in any capacity, with the state. On the 17th of February 2018, Iranti hosted a historic meeting with transgender members of the South African Deaf community. The meeting highlighted a number of issues and challenges that the community faces along with particular areas which can be improved upon by organisations trying to assist and acknowledge their Deaf constituents. This report provides an overview of that meeting, drawing from some of the learning experiences it provided while also offering a broad narrative of Deaf, transgender and Deaf transgender advocacy in South Africa, Africa and globally.