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Tabora Deaf-Mute Institute

Coordinates: 5°01′08″S 32°48′44″E / 5.018894977°S 32.812339103°E / -5.018894977; 32.812339103
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Tabora Deaf-Mute Institute founded in 1963 by the Roman Catholic Mission in Tabora, Tanzania.[1] It was the first school for the deaf in Tanzania.[2]

Its programming is aimed at school-age children.[3]

The building was designed by Dutch architect Antoni Folkers.

References

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  1. ^ Reynolds, Cecil R.; Fletcher-Janzen, Elaine (2007-02-26). Encyclopedia of Special Education: A Reference for the Education of Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Disabilities and Other Exceptional Individuals, 3 Volume Set. John Wiley & Sons. p. 72. ISBN 9780470174197.
  2. ^ Zindi, Fred (1997). Special education in Africa. Tasalls Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 9789991292045.
  3. ^ Wasawo, David P. S.; Council, Tanzania National Scientific Research (1973). The Young child study, Tanzania: report on a study of the young child in Tanzania from conception to seven years. UNICEF Liaison Office. p. 141.

5°01′08″S 32°48′44″E / 5.018894977°S 32.812339103°E / -5.018894977; 32.812339103