The “I CAN SIGN” Program

The “I Can Sign” Program is the flagship initiative of CODAH (Champions of Deaf Awareness and Humanity Initiative), launched in 2019 by our founder. Inspired by her lived experience in a Deaf family, the program was created to address the communication gap between the Deaf and hearing communities and to challenge the biases both conscious and unconscious that fuel stigma against Deaf individuals.

Why This Matters

In Nigeria, Deaf individuals are often excluded from full participation in education, family life, and society due to communication barriers. The “I Can Sign” Program provides a practical, impactful solution by promoting sign language education and Deaf cultural awareness among hearing individuals.

The program offers tailored sign language training through two major pathways:

Our Approach

This initiative focuses on integrating sign language education into primary and secondary schools across Nigeria. It equips hearing students with the skills to communicate with their Deaf peers and promotes a more inclusive learning environment from an early age.

School-Based Project

1.

Target Audience

Hearing students (primary and secondary level)

Reach

Over 5,000 students in 10+ schools trained

Format

Classroom sessions, after-school clubs, and virtual modules.

How to Join

Schools can enroll through our Contact Form or email info@codah.org

Family-based Project

2.

Parents, caregivers, teachers, and special educators.

This track supports families, caregivers, and educators of Deaf children, equipping them with the tools to foster strong communication and inclusive support at home and in the classroom.

Enrollment

Target Audience

4000+ participants trained nationwide.

Open to individuals and groups. Register via this form.

Reach

Format

Workshops, online classes, and in-community sessions.