Deaf Education Conference 2025 Abstract Submission Form

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Deaf Education Conference 2025 Abstract Submission Form

Deaf Education Conference 2025 Abstract Submission Form for Stage and Poster Presentations and Workshops

Welcome to the Abstract Submission Portal for the Deaf Education Conference 2025.

This year's conference theme is Pathways to Inclusive Education and Human Rights for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Empowering Change in the Caribbean and Beyond.

We are pleased to invite educators, researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers, and members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community to submit abstracts for the Deaf Education Conference 2025, which will be held at the University of the West Indies, School of Education, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. The conference is scheduled on November 6 - 9, 2025 and is a collaboration of the School of Education, The University of the West Indies and We Care Deaf Support Network. This conference will provide a platform to share innovative research, strategies, and best practices to create inclusive educational environments and empower individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. It will feature stage and poster presentations, workshops and an expo/fair. Our goal is to foster transformative change across the Caribbean and other regions, aligning with principles of inclusive education and human rights.

We encourage submissions from a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. Abstracts should clearly demonstrate how your work aligns with one or more of the conference themes, emphasizing the significance and practical applications of your findings.

Abstracts should be no more than 400 words and may be submitted by individual researchers or research groups. Presenters are limited to three abstracts. We will accept abstracts related to successful innovative projects that have led to positive outcomes in the field of education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The conference languages are English and Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL)/ American Sign Language (ASL). If presenters wish to present in a language other than the conference languages, we will ask them to provide interpreting into one of the conference languages. We will provide the interpreting between TTSL/ASL and English to ensure that all presentations are accessible in both conference languages. All conference delegates will need to indicate the language that will be used in their presentation at the time of submission of their abstract and any arrangements to ensure accessibility in at least one of the conference languages. You may update us of any changes using the conference email: CaribDeafEducConf@gmail.com
Please note that there is a planned Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language (TTSL) workshop at the start of the conference that will be open to all delegates who sign up for it.

We also invite abstracts specific to workshops in the areas of reading, writing, advocacy, teaching disciple specific content and other areas related to the conference sub-themes.

Abstracts are due June 30th 2025 and we will aim to confirm the result of the peer-reviewed process by August 15th 2025.

Please note the conference email is: CaribDeafEducConf@gmail.com

An alternate contact is Dr. Paulson Skerrit, School of Education, The University of the West Indies St Augustine at paulson.skerrit@sta.uwi.edu

The conference website is under construction with much valuable information to follow about the Conference, accommodations, conference-organized leisure activities (hiking, beaches, Pitch Lake), other potential places of interests and transportation. The conference website is : https://caribbeandeafedconference.com/

Abstracts for empirical research must contain the following:

Background: description of the problem
Purpose: research objectives, research question(s) and/or hypotheses
Design and Methods (where applicable): research design, sampling strategy, description of participants, data collection procedures and instruments, data analysis approaches
Findings (if available): summary of specific results
Conclusions and Implications: main outcome(s) of the research (if available), implications for practice, policy or further research
Keywords: (up to 5)

Abstracts for non-empirical presentations should include the following:

Topic or Central Theme: clear statement of the topic or central theme
Overview: a brief overview of the key points to be discussed
Theoretical Framework (where applicable): the theoretical framework or perspective being used
Unique Contribution: summary of specific project or intervention and relevance to conference
Conclusions and Implications: main outcome(s) or potential implication for practice, policy or research
Keywords: (up to 5)

Please enter the requested information in each relevant section of the form and upload your files where indicated. Once all fields are complete, click "Submit" at the end of the form to finalize your submission.

Thank you for contributing to this engaging and impactful event. We look forward to your submissions and to a collaborative exchange of ideas that will drive the future of Deaf Education in the Caribbean.

The video at the link below is a signed version of the call for abstracts and invitation to attend.

Signed Invitation to submit an abstract and to attend the Caribbean Deaf Education Conference 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago November 6th-9th 2025

Invitation to Attend and/or Submit Abstracts to Caribbean Deaf Education Conference 2025

Welcome to CDEC 2025 from Ian Dhanoolal

Welcome Message

Author(s) names (include all) *

Corresponding author's name *

Corresponding author's email address (ensure accuracy for acceptance notification) *

Corresponding author's institutional affiliation *

Submission type (select one) *

Stage presentation

Poster presentation

Workshop

Submission Sub-Theme (select one) *

Inclusive Practices in Deaf Education: Focuses on strategies and frameworks to create inclusive and equitable educational environments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, emphasizing accessibility and support at all educational levels including ECCE, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.

Professional Development for Educators and Support Staff: Covers training programs for teachers and teacher aides, equipping them with the skills needed to effectively teach and support deaf students in various educational settings, including ECCE, primary, secondary, and tertiary education.

Literacy Development for Deaf Learners: Explores methodologies and best practices for developing literacy skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing students, addressing the unique challenges they face in acquiring reading and writing skills.

Advocacy and Legislation for Deaf Rights: Examines existing legislation impacting the rights and education of deaf individuals, highlighting the role of parents and students in advocacy efforts, the role of policy in promoting inclusion and equity, and grassroots movements and community engagement.

Crisis Management and Disaster Preparedness in Deaf Education: Discusses strategies for preparing deaf education systems for crises, including emergency preparedness plans tailored to the needs of deaf students, with attention to health challenges they may face.

Lessons Learned from COVID-19 in Deaf Education: Reflects on the challenges and successes faced by the deaf education community during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifying lessons learned and future directions for resilient educational practices.

Sign Language Access and Interpretation: Addresses the importance of sign language interpreting in educational settings, discussing training for interpreters and the role of sign language in facilitating communication.

Addressing Gender Issues in the Deaf Community: Explores gender dynamics within the deaf community, focusing on the unique experiences of deaf women and girls, as well as intersectional issues related to gender and disability.

Exploring Deaf Identity - Cochlear Implants, Speech Therapy, and Language Use: Investigates diverse perspectives regarding cochlear implants, speech therapy, and the use of native Caribbean sign languages, addressing issues of identity and language deprivation.

Health and Wellness in the Deaf Community: Discussions on accessibility and support, emphasizing the need to address health challenges within inclusive educational frameworks.

Leadership and Empowerment in Deaf Education: Focuses on developing leadership skills within the deaf community, emphasizing the importance of deaf leaders in advocating for inclusive practices and shaping educational policies.

Submission title (no more than 15 words) *

Abstract (400 words)

Video Abstract option (create a 3-5 minute video of your abstract. then, upload the video in a cloud storage space and insert the link (ensure we have access) to the video presentation here)

Abstract keywords (up to 5) *

For works-in-progress, indicate a timeframe within which the work should be completed. Authors whose abstracts have been accepted will be allowed to update abstracts within a reasonable time for inclusion in the conference programme, otherwise, they will be published as is.

Language to be used for presentation (Presenter is responsible for providing interpreting into conference languages) *

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