Hearing-impaired student wins global award


Mark of pride: Jane Christine beaming as she holds up her World Changer Award certificate.

A STUDENT who communicates only through sign language due to a hearing impairment has won an award from the Special Education Network and Inclusion Association (Senia).

Jane Christine Justine was announced the recipient of the World Changer Award on Senia’s website on Jan 4. It was in recognition of her role in leading her team to winning innovation competitions, both locally and internationally, while using sign language.

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