More than 25 million people in Africa are living with HIV/AIDS. Given these numbers, one can only surmise how this epidemic has affected the lives of many deaf women who are often abused, discriminated against, and denied basic services because of their deafness. This conference will bring together those with expertise in deafness and HIV/AIDS who share a passion for justice and change.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Through a series of presentations, roundtable discussions, and exhibits, participants will heighten awareness of the plight of Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS in Africa and acquire the information tools and networking necessary to return to African nations to bring about change. There are six conference themes:

1. Conditions of Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS in Africa
2. Current policies (local and national; governmental and non-governmental; community and faith based institutions) towards Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS in African nations
3. Effective ways to reach and communicate with Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS in Africa
4. African deaf organizations and policies/programs towards Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS
5. Future suggestions for relating to Deaf Women with HIV/AIDS in Africa
6. Current trends of and future suggestions for research at universities in Africa and the United States in relation to Deaf Women and HIV/AIDS in Africa