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Original Articles

The work of the Village: Creating a new world for children with hearing loss and their families

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Pages S14-S22 | Received 25 May 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Though the health and economic issues in developing countries may create situations in which the development of early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs could seem insurmountable, developing countries have some resources that are not easily available to those in the developed world. Developing countries often have well-organized communities in which members work together for the benefit of the individuals within their communities as well as a willingness to learn strategies that can improve the lives of individuals in their communities. Paradoxically, there also exists societal intolerance for disabilities that can result in stigmatization and ultimate isolation of affected families. Hopefully, education within these communities can begin to overcome historical intolerance. While some might argue that sufficient financial resources are the key to the development of an EHDI system, the Colorado system, although grateful for all financial resources, is dependent, first and foremost upon the human resources. This article provides information about the history of the Colorado system in the hopes that lessons learned will provide valuable input to others facing similar challenges.

Abbreviations
ABR=

Auditory brainstem

EDHI=

Early hearing detection and intervention

Abbreviations
ABR=

Auditory brainstem

EDHI=

Early hearing detection and intervention

Aunque las condiciones económicas y de salud de los países en desarrollo pueden crear situaciones que hacen parecer infranqueable el desarrollo de programas de detección e identificación auditiva temprana (EHDI), las naciones en desarrollo tienen algunos recursos que no están fácilmente disponibles en el mundo desarrollado. Estos países a menudo tienen comunidades bien organizadas en las que los miembros trabajan en conjunto por el beneficio de los individuos de su comunidad. También tienen el deseo de aprender estrategias que pueden mejorar la vida estos individuos en sus propias comunidades. Paradójicamente, existe también una intolerancia social acerca de las discapacidades, lo que conduce a la estigmatización y al aislamiento de las familias afectadas. Con suerte, la educación dentro de estas comunidades puede ayudar a vencer esta intolerancia histórica. Mientras que algunos podrían argumentar que la clave para el desarrollo de un sistema EHDI está en recursos financieros suficientes, el sistema de Colorado, aunque disfruta de todos los recursos financieros, depende, por encima de todo, de los recursos humanos. Este artículo proporciona información sobre la historia del sistema Colorado con la esperanza de que las lecciones aprendidas aporten insumos valiosos para otros que enfrentan retos similares.

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