Meet Our Speakers
A distinguished lineup of researchers, interpreters, and advocates shaping the future of sign language interpretation in Africa.
Eddy Ingutia Mandilla
Paper Title: Communication Barriers in Maternal Healthcare: Interpreting Challenges for Deaf Pregnant Women in Kenya
Joseph Etyang
Paper Title: Bridging the Divide: Policy, Power Dynamics, and Trust Between Deaf Communities and Interpreters in Africa
Judy Kihumba
Paper Title: Bridging Silence: Technological Innovation in Sign Language Interpretation for Inclusive Access in African Communities
Lydia Nsubuga
Paper Title: Advancing Accessibility: Policy Reform and Advocacy for Sign Language Rights in Africa
Ndagijimna Ibrahim
Paper Title: The Role of Sign Language Interpreters in Diverse Settings: Challenges and Opportunities in Service Delivery in Rwanda
Rachel Nyirabarera
Paper Title: The Role of Sign Language Interpreters in Inclusive Education: A Rwandan Perspective
Razaq Fakir
Paper Title: Reclaiming Space and Identity: African Deaf Interpreters, Ubuntu, and the Struggle for Recognition
Thelma Kotze
Paper Title: The Impact of SA Sign Language Interpreters on the Therapeutic Alliance in Mental Health Settings
Winnie Adoyo
Paper Title: Bridging the Silence: Policy and Advocacy for Sign Language Rights in Africa
Minnie Mbesa
Paper Title: Technology and Innovation in Sign Language Interpretation